James Landy
James Landy (born October 13, 1813 in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , † July 25, 1875 there ) was an American politician . Between 1857 and 1859 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
James Landy attended public schools in his home country. He then began to study law, which he ended prematurely and without a degree. Professionally, he worked in retail. In 1845 he became a member of the school committee. Politically, he joined the Democratic Party .
In the congressional elections of 1856 , Landy was elected to the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC in the third constituency of Pennsylvania , where he succeeded William Millward on March 4, 1857 . Since he was not confirmed in 1858, he could only complete one legislative period in Congress until March 3, 1859 . This was shaped by the events leading up to the civil war .
In 1862, James Landy was elected Pennsylvania State Highways Commissioner. He died on July 25, 1875 in his hometown of Philadelphia.
Web links
- James Landy in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
- James Landy in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| William Millward |
United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania (3rd constituency) March 4, 1857 - March 3, 1859 |
John Paul Verree |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Landy, James |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 13, 1813 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Philadelphia , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 25, 1875 |
| Place of death | Philadelphia , Pennsylvania |