John Wurts
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John Wurts (August 13, 1792 – April 23, 1861) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania and a president of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company.
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John Wurts | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 1st district | |
In office 1825–1827 | |
Preceded by | Daniel H. Miller |
Succeeded by | Joel Barlow Sutherland |
United States District Attorney | |
In office 1827–1831 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1792-08-13)August 13, 1792 Flanders, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | April 23, 1861(1861-04-23) (aged 68) Rome, Papal States (now Italy) |
Resting place | Pleasant Mills, Atlantic County, New Jersey |
Alma mater | Princeton College |
Profession | Lawyer Politician Business executive |
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