Robert Harris (politician)
Robert Harris (born September 5, 1768 in Harris Ferry , Province of Pennsylvania , † September 3, 1851 in Harrisburg , Pennsylvania ) was an American politician . Between 1823 and 1827 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
Born in Harris Ferry, now Harrisburg, Robert Harris was a cousin of Congressman John Harris (1760-1824) from New York State . He grew up on a farm and attended the public schools in his home country. In the following years he was involved in various activities in Pennsylvania. He worked on building a bridge over the Susquehanna River and was one of the founders of Harrisburg Bank . He was also active in road construction, where he measured the road between Chambersburg and Pittsburgh , among other things . He was also involved in determining the location for the Harrisburg Capitol . During the British-American War of 1812 Harris was paymaster in the US Army . Politically, he became a member of the Democratic Republican Party . In the 1820s he joined the movement around the future President Andrew Jackson .
In the congressional elections of 1822 Harris was elected to the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC in the sixth constituency of Pennsylvania , where he succeeded Thomas Jones Rogers on March 4, 1823 . After re-election as Jacksonian Democrat , he was able to complete two terms in Congress until March 3, 1827 . These were shaped by the fierce discussions between supporters and opponents of Andrew Jackson.
After his tenure in the US House of Representatives, Robert Harris worked as a prothonotary in Dauphin County . Otherwise he devoted himself to his private affairs. He died in Harrisburg on September 3, 1851.
Web links
- Robert Harris in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
- Robert Harris in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jones Rogers |
United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania (6th constituency) March 4, 1823 - March 3, 1827 |
Innis Green |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Harris, Robert |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 5, 1768 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Harris Ferry , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 3, 1851 |
| Place of death | Harrisburg , Pennsylvania |