William Henry Kurtz
| William H. Kurtz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 25th district | |
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In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | John Dick |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 15th district | |
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In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853 | |
| Preceded by | Joel B. Danner |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
January 31, 1804 York, Pennsylvania |
| Died |
June 24, 1868 (aged 64) York, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
William Henry Kurtz (January 31, 1804 – June 24, 1868) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Biography
William H. Kurtz was born in York, Pennsylvania. He attended the common schools and the York County Academy at York. He studied law, was admitted to the bar on January 7, 1828, and commenced practice in York. He served as prosecuting attorney of York County, Pennsylvania.
Kurtz was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-second and Thirty-third Congresses. He served as chairman of the United States House Committee on Public Expenditures during the Thirty-third Congress. He resumed the practice of law and died in York in 1868. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Sources
- United States Congress. "William Henry Kurtz (id: K000345)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The Political Graveyard
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Joel B. Danner |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district 1851–1853 |
Succeeded by James Gamble |
| Preceded by District created |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 25th congressional district 1853–1855 |
Succeeded by John Dick |
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