Henry Burk
Henry Burk (born September 26, 1850 in Knittlingen , Württemberg ; † December 5, 1903 in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania ) was an American politician of German origin. Between 1901 and 1903 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
As early as 1854, Henry Burk and his parents came to Philadelphia from his German homeland, where he attended public schools for three years. Then he went into the shoemaker's trade. He developed into a specialist in the manufacture and repair of the machines required in this profession. He later traded in spare parts for these machines. He also made leather goods. In 1877 he invented a new process that revolutionized this industry. In 1895 Burk became President of the Manufacturers' National Association . Politically, he joined the Republican Party .
In the 1900 congressional election , Burk was elected to the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC , in the second constituency of Pennsylvania , where he succeeded Democrat William McAleer on March 4, 1901 . After being re-elected, he could remain in Congress until his death on December 5, 1903 .
Web links
- Henry Burk in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| William McAleer |
United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (2nd constituency) March 4, 1901 - December 5, 1903 |
George A. Castor |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Burk, Henry |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 26, 1850 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Knittlingen , Württemberg |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 5, 1903 |
| Place of death | Philadelphia , Pennsylvania |