William Martin Croll
William Martin Croll (born April 9, 1866 in Upper Macungie , Lehigh County , Pennsylvania , † October 21, 1929 in Reading , Pennsylvania) was an American politician . Between 1923 and 1925 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
William Croll attended his home public schools and Keystone State Normal School in Kutztown . He then graduated from Eastman Business College in Poughkeepsie, New York State . He then taught as a teacher for some time. In 1889 he moved to Maxatawny , where he worked in trade. From 1897 he worked in Reading in the clothing trade and banking. Between 1909 and 1912 he was a treasurer in Berks County ; from 1913 to 1918 he served as a Naval Officer in the Port of Philadelphia . Politically, he became a member of the Democratic Party . In 1912 and 1920 he took part as a delegate at their Democratic National Conventions .
In the 1922 congressional election , Croll was elected to the United States House of Representatives in Washington, DC in the 14th constituency of Pennsylvania , where he succeeded Louis Thomas McFadden on March 4, 1923 . Since he was not confirmed in 1924, he could only serve one term in Congress until March 3, 1925 . After serving in the US House of Representatives, William Croll resumed his previous activities. He died in Reading on October 21, 1929.
Web links
- William Martin Croll in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
- William Martin Croll in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Louis Thomas McFadden |
United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (14th constituency) March 4, 1923 - March 3, 1925 |
Charles Joseph Esterly |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Croll, William Martin |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 9, 1866 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Upper Macungie , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 21, 1929 |
| Place of death | Reading , Pennsylvania |