J. Burrwood Daly
American politician
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John Burrwood Daly (February 13, 1872 – March 12, 1939) was an American lawyer and politician who was elected to three terms as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania from 1935 to 1939.
February 13, 1872
J. Burrwood Daly | |
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J. Burrwood Daly, US Representative from Pennsylvania | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 4th district | |
| In office January 3, 1935 – March 12, 1939 | |
| Preceded by | George W. Edmonds |
| Succeeded by | John E. Sheridan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Burrwood Daly February 13, 1872 |
| Died | March 12, 1939 (aged 67) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Party | Democratic |
Biography
Daly was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Irish immigrants.[1] He graduated from La Salle College High School in Philadelphia in 1890 and from the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia in 1896.
Early career
He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1896, and opened a private practice in Philadelphia. He served as assistant city solicitor from 1914 to 1922. He was a member of the faculty of La Salle College from 1923 to 1930.
Congress
Daly was elected as a Democrat to the Seventy-fourth, Seventy-fifth, and Seventy-sixth Congresses and served until his death in Philadelphia at the age of 67.
See also
Sources
This article incorporates public domain material from Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Federal government of the United States.
- United States Congress. "J. Burrwood Daly (id: D000014)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.