John Alexander Magee
John Alexander Magee (born October 14, 1827 in Landisburg , Perry County , Pennsylvania , † November 18, 1903 in New Bloomfield , Pennsylvania) was an American politician . Between 1873 and 1875 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
John Magee attended his home public schools and the New Bloomfield Academy . Then he worked in the printing trade. For several years he edited the Perry County Democrat newspaper. At the same time he embarked on a political career as a member of the Democratic Party . In 1863 he was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives . In the years 1868, 1876 and 1896 he took part as a delegate to the respective Democratic National Conventions .
In the congressional elections of 1872 Magee was elected to the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC in the 15th constituency of Pennsylvania , where he succeeded Richard Jacobs Haldeman on March 4, 1873 . Since he was not nominated for re-election by his party in 1874, he could only serve one term in Congress until March 3, 1875 .
After serving in the US House of Representatives, John Magee resumed his previous activities. He died in New Bloomfield on November 18, 1903.
Web links
- John Alexander Magee in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
- John Alexander Magee in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Jacobs Haldeman |
United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania (15th constituency) March 4, 1873 - March 3, 1875 |
Joseph Powell |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Magee, John Alexander |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 14, 1827 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Landisburg , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 18, 1903 |
| Place of death | New Bloomfield , Pennsylvania |