Solomon Robert Dresser
Solomon Robert Dresser (born February 1, 1842 in Litchfield , Hillsdale County , Michigan , † January 21, 1911 in Bradford , Pennsylvania ) was an American politician . Between 1903 and 1907 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
Solomon Dresser attended his home public schools and Hillsdale College . Until 1865 he worked in agriculture. He then made a name for himself as the inventor of equipment for oil and gas production. From 1872 he lived in Pennsylvania, where he himself worked in the oil and gas industry. He was the founder and president of SR Dresser Manufacturing Co. Politically, he joined the Republican Party .
In the congressional elections of 1902 Dresser was elected to the United States House of Representatives in Washington, DC in the 21st constituency of Pennsylvania , where he succeeded Summers Melville Jack on March 4, 1903 . After re-election, he was able to complete two legislative terms in Congress until March 3, 1907 . In 1906 he renounced another candidacy. After serving in the US House of Representatives, Dresser resumed his previous activities. He died on January 21, 1911 in Bradford, where he was buried.
Web links
- Solomon Robert Dresser in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
- Solomon Robert Dresser in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Summers Melville Jack |
United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (21st constituency) March 4, 1903 - March 3, 1907 |
Charles Frederick Barclay |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Dresser, Solomon Robert |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 1, 1842 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Litchfield , Michigan |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 21, 1911 |
| Place of death | Bradford , Pennsylvania |