J. Francis Harter

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John Francis Harter (September 1, 1897 - December 20, 1947) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.

Harter was born in Perry, New York. He served in the Officers' Training Camp of the United States Army during World War I. He graduated from the University of Buffalo in 1919. He was elected to Congress in 1938 and served from January 3, 1939 until January 3, 1941. He unsuccessfully ran for re-election in 1940 against Alfred F. Beiter.

Preceded by Alfred F. Beiter

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 41st congressional district 1939–1941

Succeeded by Alfred F. Beiter

[edit] Sources

• J. Francis Harter at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress