Daniel Sheffer
American politician (1783–1880)
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Daniel Sheffer (May 24, 1783 – February 16, 1880) was an American politician, physician, and judge who served a single term in the United States House of Representatives, representing the 12th congressional district of Pennsylvania from 1837 to 1839 as a Democrat in the 25th United States Congress.[1][2]
Daniel Sheffer | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 12th district | |
| In office March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839 | |
| Preceded by | George Chambers |
| Succeeded by | James Cooper |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 24, 1783 |
| Died | February 16, 1880 (aged 96) |
| Resting place | Old Lutheran Cemetery, York Springs, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Henry Sheffer Anna Maria Billmeyer |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Profession | Politician, physician, judge |
Early life and education
Sheffer was born in York, Pennsylvania on May 24, 1783, to Henry Sheffer and Anna Maria Billmeyer.[3] He attended common schools and Harvard University.
Sheffer studied medicine in Philadelphia and commenced practice in York Springs, Pennsylvania.
Career
Sheffer served as associate judge of Adams County, Pennsylvania from 1813 to 1837.
Sheffer was elected as a Democrat to the 25th United States Congress. He served from March 4, 1837, to March 3, 1839, representing the 12th congressional district of Pennsylvania. Sheffer was an unsuccessful candidate for re-election in 1838 to the 26th United States Congress.
Following his tenure in Congress, Sheffer resumed the practice of his profession. He was a delegate to the 1848 Democratic National Convention.
