Alfred C. Harmer

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Alfred Crout Harmer (August 8, 1825 - March 6, 1900) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Alfred C. Harmer was born in Germantown, PA. Began work as a shoe manufacturer. He became a member of the city council of Philadelphia, serving from 1856-1860 and then a recorder of deeds for Philadelphia 1860-1863. He was a delagate to the 1868 Republican National Convention.

He was elected as a Republican in 1870 for and served two terms. He was defeated in 1874, but he was elected again in 1876. He served until his death in 1900.

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• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• The Political Graveyard

Preceded by Caleb N. Taylor	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district 1871-1875	Succeeded by John Robbins
Preceded by John Robbins	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district 1877-1900	Succeeded by Edward de Veaux Morrell