John Acker (Pennsylvania politician)
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John Acker | |
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_(cropped).png) Acker in a 1904 publication | |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Chester County district | |
| In office 1852–1852 | |
| Preceded by | David J. Bent, John S. Evans, James M. Dorlan |
| Succeeded by | William Chandler, Joseph Hickman, Jesse James |
| In office 1850–1850 | |
| Preceded by | Henry S. Evans, Thomas K. Bull, David J. Bent |
| Succeeded by | David J. Bent, John S. Evans, James M. Dorlan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1814 Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 17, 1904 (aged 89) West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
Lydia Harrar
(m. 1837; died 1864)Mary L. Weaver
(m. 1867; died 1898) |
| Children | 5 |
| Relatives | Isaac Acker (cousin) |
| Occupation |
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| Signature | _(cropped).png){kind=small} |
John Acker (November 1814 – January 17, 1904) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County in 1850 and 1852.
John Acker was born on November 26 or 29, 1814, in Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania, to Catharine (née Laubach) and John Acker. His father was a farmer.[1][2][3] Acker attended neighborhood schools and Joseph Hoopes's school in West Chester.[1]
Career
As a young man, Acker took up farming. In 1850, he joined a grain, coal and lumber business in East Whiteland Township. He stayed with the business until 1876. In 1876, he moved to Kentucky and started a fruit growing and nursery business. In 1896, he moved back to West Chester.[1]
Acker was a Whig and Republican.[1] In 1840, he was elected justice of the peace and remained in that role for 10 years.[1] He served as a Whig in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County in 1850 and 1852.[1][4] He also served as the judge, inspector and clerk of elections.[1]
