Andrew Boden
Andrew Boden (* in Carlisle , Pennsylvania ; † December 20, 1835 there ) was an American politician . Between 1817 and 1821 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
Andrew Boden attended public schools in his home country. After a subsequent law degree and his admission as a lawyer, he began to practice in this profession. He also worked in the real estate industry. Politically, he became a member of the Democratic Republican Party founded by Thomas Jefferson in the late 1790s .
In the congressional election of 1816 Boden was elected to the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC , in the fifth constituency of Pennsylvania , where he succeeded William Crawford on March 4, 1817 . After re-election, he was able to complete two legislative terms in Congress until March 3, 1821 . After serving in the US House of Representatives, Boden returned to practice as a lawyer. He died on December 20, 1835 in his hometown of Carlisle.
Web links
- Andrew Boden in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| William Crawford |
United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania (5th constituency) with William Maclay March 4, 1817 - March 3, 1821 |
James Duncan |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Soil, Andrew |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 18th century |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Carlisle , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 20, 1835 |
| Place of death | Carlisle , Pennsylvania |