James Kerr (Pennsylvania politician)

James Kerr (October 2, 1851 – October 31, 1908) was a member of the United States House of Representatives and later the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives.

James Kerr
Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
In office March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1895
Preceded by	Edward McPherson
Succeeded by	Alexander McDowell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 28th district
In office March 4, 1889 – March 3, 1891
Preceded by	None
Succeeded by	George Frederic Kribbs
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
In office 1869–1871
Personal details
Born	October 2, 1851 Reedsville, Pennsylvania
Died	October 31, 1908 (aged 57) New York City, New York
Political party	Democratic

Biography

Kerr was born in Reedsville, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, October 2, 1851; resided in Blair County until 1864; moved to Clearfield in 1867; pursued an academic course. He was a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1869 to 1871.[1] He was also a justice of the peace in 1878; prothonotary for Clearfield County in 1880 and 1883; engaged in the coal and lumber business; elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-first Congress (March 4, 1889 – March 3, 1891); unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1890; during the Fifty-second and Fifty-third Congresses was appointed Clerk of the United States House of Representatives and served from March 4, 1891 to March 3, 1895; resumed business interests; died in New York City October 31, 1908; interment in Hillcrest Cemetery, Clearfield, Pennsylvania.

References

1. Cox, Harold. "Senate Members K". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.

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