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James Gerry

1796 – 1873

American politician

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Lived 1796 – 1873 (aged 76). James Gerry was an American politician.

James Gerry Jr. (August 14, 1796 – July 19, 1873) was an American politician and physician who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1839 to 1843, representing the 11th congressional district of Pennsylvania as a Democrat in the 26th United States Congress and the 27th United States Congress.

Early life and education Gerry was born near Rising Sun, Maryland, on August 14, 1796, to James Gerry Sr. and Florah Low. He graduated from West Nottingham Academy and studied medicine at the University of Maryland in Baltimore before commencing practice in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, in 1824.

Career Gerry was elected as a Democrat to the 26th United States Congress and the 27th United States Congress. He served from March 4, 1839, to March 3, 1843, representing the 11th congressional district of Pennsylvania.

Following his tenure in Congress, Gerry resumed practicing medicine until his retirement in 1870.

Death Gerry married Sarah Salome Hoffman in 1830.

Gerry died at the age of 76 in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, on July 19, 1873. He was interred in Lutheran Cemetery, located in Shrewbsury.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore
Positions held
United States representative

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Gerry?

American politician (1796–1873)

When was James Gerry born?

James Gerry was born on 14 August 1796 in Rising Sun.

When did James Gerry die?

James Gerry died on 19 July 1873 in Pennsylvania.

What was James Gerry's occupation?

James Gerry was a politician.

What nationality was James Gerry?

James Gerry was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Gerry

· Wikidata: Q6134577

· DBpedia: James Gerry

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