Daniel Sheffer
American politician (1783–1880) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Daniel Sheffer (May 24, 1783 – February 16, 1880) was an American politician, physician, and judge who served a single term in the United States House of Representatives, representing the 12th congressional district of Pennsylvania from 1837 to 1839 as a Democrat in the 25th United States Congress.[1][2]
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Daniel Sheffer | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 12th district | |
In office March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839 | |
Preceded by | George Chambers |
Succeeded by | James Cooper |
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Born | (1783-05-24)May 24, 1783 York, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | February 16, 1880(1880-02-16) (aged 96) York Springs, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Resting place | Old Lutheran Cemetery, York Springs, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Henry Sheffer Anna Maria Billmeyer |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
Profession | Politician, physician, judge |
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