Pehr G. Holmes

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Pehr Gustaf Holmes, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Mölnbacka, Värmland, Sweden, April 9, 1881; in 1886 immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled in Worcester, Massachusetts; attended the public schools; engaged in manufacturing; also engaged in the banking and insurance business; member of the common council of Worcester, Mass., 1908-1911; member of the board of aldermen 1913-1916, serving as president in 1915 and 1916; mayor of Worcester 1917-1919; member of the Governor’s council, seventh Massachusetts district 1925-1928; elected as a Republican to the Seventy-second and to the seven succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1931 – January 3, 1947); unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1946 to the Eightieth Congress; returned to Worcester, Mass., and his electrotype business; died in Venice, Fla., December 19, 1952; interment in Old Swedish Cemetery, Worcester, Mass.

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Preceded by:
George R. Stobbs		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Massachusetts's 4th congressional district
March 4, 1931 – January 3, 1947		 Succeeded by:
Harold Donohue
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