Fred E. Lewis
American politician
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Fred Ewing Lewis (February 8, 1865 – June 27, 1949) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.[1][2]
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Fred E. Lewis | |
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Lewis in December 1917 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's at-large congressional district | |
| In office March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1915 Alongside: John M. Morin, Anderson H. Walters, Arthur R. Rupley | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | John R.K. Scott, Thomas S. Crago, Daniel F. Lafean, Mahlon M. Garland |
| Mayor of Allentown, Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1896–1899 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Willard Allison |
| Succeeded by | James L. Schaadt |
| In office 1902–1905 | |
| Preceded by | James L. Schaadt |
| Succeeded by | Dr. Alfred J. Yost |
| In office 1932–1936 | |
| Preceded by | Malcolm W. Gross |
| Succeeded by | Malcolm W. Gross |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 8, 1865 Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | June 27, 1949 (aged 84) Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Early life and education
Fred Ewing Lewis was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on February 8, 1865. He attended the Collegiate and Commercial Institute in New Haven, Connecticut, and Muhlenberg College in Allentown. After studying law, he was admitted to the bar in 1888, and began the practice of his profession in Allentown.[3][4]
Career
He served as mayor of Allentown in 1896 and 1902. He organized and was president of the Merchants' National Bank and was president of the Dime Savings & Trust Co. in Allentown.[5][6]
Lewis was elected as a Republican to the Sixty-third Congress. After his time in Congress, he resumed his profession and also engaged in banking.[7][8]
He then served again as mayor of Allentown from 1932 to 1936.[9][10]