John Beitler
American politician (1780–1872)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Beitler (March 11, 1780 – December 22, 1872) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County in 1843.
John Beitler | |
|---|---|
| |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Chester County district | |
| In office 1843–1843 | |
| Preceded by | William K. Correy, Robert Futhey, Robert Laverty, Emmor Elton |
| Succeeded by | Robert Parke, Jesse C. Dickey, Joseph Whitaker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 11, 1780 Lionville, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | December 22, 1872 (aged 92) Lionville, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Uwchlan Friends Burial Ground, Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Party | Whig Republican |
| Spouse | Anna Evans |
| Children | 5 |
| Occupation |
|
Biography
John Beitler was born on March 11, 1780, in Lionville, Pennsylvania.[1][2]
Beitler was a farmer.[1] He was a Whig and Republican. He served as a Whig member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County in 1843.[1][2] He also held local political offices in his township.[1]
Beitler married Anna Evans. They had two sons and three daughters, John Jr., Jesse, Hannah, Mary and Sarah.[1] His son John worked as postmaster. Beitler lived in Lionville.[1] He died on December 22, 1872, in Lionville. He was buried at Uwchlan Friends Burial Ground.[1][2][3]
