Asa Packer
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Asa Packer (December 29, 1805 – May 17, 1879) was an American businessman who pioneered railroad construction, was active in Pennsylvania politics, and founded Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He was a conservative and religious man who reflected the image of the typical Connecticut Yankee. He served two terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1853 to 1857.
Quick Facts Member of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Associate Judge of Carbon County ...
Asa Packer | |
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Member of Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
In office 1842–1843 | |
Associate Judge of Carbon County | |
In office 1843–1844 | |
4th & 6th President of Lehigh Valley Railroad | |
In office 1868–1879 | |
Preceded by | William M. Longstreth |
Succeeded by | William M. Longstreth |
In office 1862–1864 | |
Preceded by | J. Gillingham Fell |
Succeeded by | Charles Hartshorne |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 13th district | |
In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1857 | |
Preceded by | James Gamble |
Succeeded by | William H. Dimmick |
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Born | (1805-12-29)December 29, 1805 Mystic, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | May 17, 1879(1879-05-17) (aged 73) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Sarah Minerva Blakslee |
Occupation | Businessman, railroad executive, politician |
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