John Vandling Lesher (July 27, 1866 – May 3, 1932) was an American lawyer and businessman who was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, serving four terms from 1913 to 1921.
John Vandling Lesher | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 16th district | |
| In office March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1921 | |
| Preceded by | John G. McHenry |
| Succeeded by | I. Clinton Kline |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 27, 1866 Blue Hill, Pennsylvania |
| Died | May 3, 1932 (aged 65) Danville, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Resting place | Riverview Cemetery in Northumberland, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Bucknell University |
| Profession | lawyer, politician |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Pennsylvania National Guard |
Early life
editLesher was born on a farm in Blue Hill, Pennsylvania. He attended the rural schools in his native county and the State Normal School at Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.
Career
editHe taught school for several years in Union and Snyder Counties. He graduated from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, in 1897.
Military service
editHe enlisted in Company K of the Pennsylvania National Guard in 1898, and when it was transferred to the Twelfth Regiment he served as a first lieutenant.
Legal and business career
editHe was promoted to quartermaster with rank of captain, serving until 1902. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1900 and commenced practice in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. He served as the assistant district attorney of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. He was also engaged in banking and real estate development.
Congress
editIn 1912, Lesher was elected as a Democrat to the sixty-third and to the three succeeding congresses. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection to a fifth term in 1920.
Death and burial
editHe resumed the practice of law in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, and died in Danville, Pennsylvania. Interment in Riverview Cemetery in Northumberland, Pennsylvania.
Sources
edit- United States Congress. "John V. Lesher (id: L000250)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The Political Graveyard
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