Israel Wilson Durham
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Israel Wilson Durham (24 October 1855 – 28 June 1909) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 6th district from 1897 to 1898 and the 2nd district from 1898 to 1899. He was a political boss of Philadelphia's 7th ward and also briefly the president and principal owner of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team in 1909.
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Israel Wilson Durham | |
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Member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 6th district | |
In office 1897–1898 | |
Preceded by | Boies Penrose |
Succeeded by | John Morin Scott |
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 2nd district | |
In office 1899-1900 | |
Preceded by | Elwood Becker |
Succeeded by | George W. Holzwarth |
Personal details | |
Born | (1855-10-24)October 24, 1855 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | June 28, 1909(1909-06-28) (aged 53) Atlantic City, New Jersey, US |
Resting place | Mount Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Political party | Republican |
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