John Reber
John Reber (born February 1, 1858 in South Manheim , Schuylkill County , Pennsylvania , † September 26, 1931 in Pottsville , Pennsylvania) was an American politician . Between 1919 and 1923 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
John Reber attended the common schools and then to 1875 the Eastman Business College in Poughkeepsie ( New York ). For several years he taught as a teacher. After that he worked as an accountant. Between 1882 and 1884 he was assistant chamberlain in Schuylkill County. He then made hosiery between 1885 and 1917. He also worked in the banking industry. At the same time he embarked on a political career as a member of the Republican Party .
In the 1918 congressional election , Reber was elected to the United States House of Representatives in Washington, DC in the twelfth constituency of Pennsylvania , where he succeeded Robert Douglas Heaton on March 4, 1919 . After re-election, he was able to complete two legislative terms in Congress until March 3, 1923 . From 1921 he was chairman of the Committee on Mileage . During Reber's time in Congress, the 18th and 19th amendments were ratified. In 1922 he renounced another candidacy.
After his time in the US House of Representatives, John Reber worked in the banking industry. He was also President of Reber Investment Co. He died on September 26, 1931 in Pottsville.
Web links
- John Reber in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
- John Reber in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Douglas Heaton |
United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania (12th constituency) March 4, 1919 - March 3, 1923 |
John J. Casey |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Reber, John |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 1, 1858 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | South Manheim , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 26, 1931 |
| Place of death | Pottsville , Pennsylvania |