Alfred C. Harmer
| Alfred C. Harmer | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 5th district | |
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In office March 4, 1877 – March 6, 1900 | |
| Preceded by | John Robbins |
| Succeeded by | Edward de Veaux Morrell |
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In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1875 | |
| Preceded by | Caleb Newbold Taylor |
| Succeeded by | John Robbins |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
August 8, 1825 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died |
March 6, 1900 (aged 74) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
Alfred Crout Harmer (August 8, 1825 – March 6, 1900) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Biography
Harmer was born in Germantown section of Philadelphia. Began work as a shoe manufacturer. He became a member of the Philadelphia City Council, serving from 1856–1860 and then a recorder of deeds for Philadelphia 1860–1863. He was a delegate 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, and was interred in West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.[1]
References
- ↑ Alfred Crout Harmer, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed August 29, 2007.
Sources
- Alfred C. Harmer at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- The Political Graveyard
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Caleb N. Taylor |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district 1871–1875 |
Succeeded by John Robbins |
| Preceded by John Robbins |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district 1877–1900 |
Succeeded by Edward de Veaux Morrell |
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