James Landy | |
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) Landy in 1859 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1857 – March 3, 1859 | |
| Preceded by | William Millward |
| Succeeded by | John P. Verree |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 13, 1813 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | July 25, 1875 (aged 61) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
James Landy (October 13, 1813 – July 25, 1875) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Biography
James Landy was born in Northern Liberties District in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended the public schools and studied law, but abandoned it later and engaged in mercantile pursuits. He was a member of the board of school commissioners in 1845.
Landy was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-fifth Congress. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1858. He was elected chief commissioner of highways in 1862. He died in Philadelphia in 1875. Originally interred in Monument Cemetery, he was reburied in Lawnview Cemetery in 1956.[1]
Sources
- United States Congress. "James Landy (id: L000056)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The Political Graveyard
References
- ^ "Browse by Cemetery: Lawnview Cemetery". findagrave.com. Find A Grave. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by William Millward | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district 1857–1859 | Succeeded by John P. Verree |