John J. Esch
American politician (1861–1941) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Jacob Esch (March 20, 1861 – April 27, 1941) was an American attorney and member of the United States House of Representatives from 1899 to 1921 serving as a Republican. Born near Norwalk, Wisconsin, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1882 and in 1887 was admitted to the bar. He was a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission from 1921 to 1927. In 1928, President Calvin Coolidge granted him a recess appointment pending his confirmation to a second term; however, the Senate blocked the nomination and the recess appointment expired when Congress adjourned in May. Esch returned to the practice of law and died in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
John J. Esch | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 7th district | |
In office March 4, 1899 – March 3, 1921 | |
Preceded by | Michael Griffin |
Succeeded by | Joseph D. Beck |
Personal details | |
Born | (1861-03-20)March 20, 1861 Norwalk, Wisconsin |
Died | April 27, 1941(1941-04-27) (aged 80) La Crosse, Wisconsin |
Political party | Republican |