John Geiser McHenry
John Geiser McHenry (born April 26, 1868 in Benton Township , Columbia County , Pennsylvania , † December 27, 1912 in Benton , Pennsylvania) was an American politician . Between 1907 and 1912 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
John McHenry attended his homeland public schools and the Orangeville Academy . He then worked in banking, crafts and agriculture. He founded the Farmer Credit Unions ( Grange National Banks ) in the state of Pennsylvania. Politically, he joined the Democratic Party .
In the 1906 congressional election , McHenry was elected to the United States House of Representatives in Washington, DC in the 16th constituency of Pennsylvania , where he succeeded Republican Edmund W. Samuel on March 4, 1907 . After two re-elections, he could remain in Congress until his death on December 27, 1912 .
Web links
- John Geiser McHenry in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
- John Geiser McHenry in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Edmund W. Samuel |
United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (16th constituency) March 4, 1907 - December 27, 1912 |
John Vandling Lesher |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | McHenry, John Geiser |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 26, 1868 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Benton Township , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 27, 1912 |
| Place of death | Benton , Pennsylvania |