About Alfred C. Harmer
Lived 1825 – 1900 (aged 74). Alfred C. Harmer was an American politician.
Alfred Crout Harmer (August 8, 1825 – March 6, 1900) was an American politician who served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district from 1871 to 1875 and 1877 to 1900.
Early life and education Harmer was born August 8, 1825, in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia. He attended public schools and Germantown Academy. He worked as a shoe manufacturer and a wholesale dealer until 1860.
Career He won election as a director of the public schools in Germantown. He served as a member of the Philadelphia City Council, from 1856 to 1860 and as recorder of deeds for Philadelphia from 1860 to 1863.
He was elected as a Republican in 1870 for and served two terms. He was defeated in 1874, but was elected again in 1876.
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Alfred C. Harmer was born on 8 August 1825 in Philadelphia.
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Alfred C. Harmer died on 6 March 1900 in Philadelphia.
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Alfred C. Harmer was a politician.
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