Luther Reily
Luther Reily (born October 17, 1794 in Myerstown , Lebanon County , Pennsylvania , † February 20, 1854 in Harrisburg , Pennsylvania) was an American politician . Between 1837 and 1839 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
Luther Reily graduated from preparatory schools. After a subsequent medical degree and his approval as a doctor, he began to work in Harrisburg in this profession. There he also held various local offices. In 1814 he took part in the British-American War at times as a simple soldier and then as a doctor . He then continued his medical career. Politically, he became a member of the Democratic Party .
In the congressional election of 1836 , Reily was elected to the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC , in the tenth constituency of Pennsylvania , where he succeeded William Clark on March 4, 1837 . Until March 3, 1839 he was able to complete a legislative period in Congress . After his time in the US House of Representatives, Reily practiced as a doctor again. He died on February 20, 1854 in Harrisburg, where he was also buried.
Web links
- Luther Reily in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
- Luther Reily in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| William Clark | United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (10th constituency) March 4, 1837 - March 3, 1839 |
William Simonton |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Reily, Luther |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 17, 1794 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Myerstown , Lebanon County , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 20, 1854 |
| Place of death | Harrisburg , Pennsylvania |