John Weber (Pennsylvania)

John Weber
11th Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
In office
1810–1811
Preceded by James Engle
Succeeded by John Tod
Personal details
Born October 8, 1768
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Died August 24, 1815
Gwynedd, Montgomery County, PA
Political party

Democrat

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Spouse(s) Elizabeth Reiff
Profession miller

John Weber (1768–1815) was Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1810.[1]

John Weber was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from Montgomery County in 1806 and served through 1811. In October, 1810, the state government moved from Lancaster, Lancaster County, to Harrisburg, Dauphin County, where it remains.

See also

References

  1. Schmedlen, Jean Hearn (2004). Wisdom, Vision and Diplomacy:Speakers of the Pennsylvania House. A Biographical History of the Speakers of the Provincial Assembly and the House of Representatives, 1682–2004 (2 ed.). Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania House of Representatives. pp. 105–106. ISBN 0-9667794-0-1. Born:October 8, 1768, Montgomery County, PA, Died: August 24, 1815, Montgomery County, PA. Member of the House, Montgomery County 1800-1807.


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