James Indus Farley
Three-term New Deal-era Democratic Congressman from Indiana
About James Indus Farley
Lived 1871 – 1948 (aged 77). James Indus Farley was an American politician.
James Indus Farley (February 24, 1871 – June 16, 1948) was an American educator, businessman, and a three-term member of the United States Congress from Indiana from 1933 to 1939.
Biography Born on a farm near Hamilton, Indiana, he attended Tri-State College in nearby Angola, and Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. After four years of teaching school, he went to work for the Auburn Automobile Company and rose to become the company's president.
Political career In 1928, he entered politics as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention.
Congress He was elected to Congress in 1932 from the Fourth District, defeating incumbent Republican Harry Canfield. He was re-elected twice before losing to Republican George W. Gillie in 1938.
Death He died in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania on June 16, 1948, and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn, Indiana.
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Who was James Indus Farley?
Three-term New Deal-era Democratic Congressman from Indiana (1871-1948)
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James Indus Farley was born on 4 February 1871 in Hamilton.
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James Indus Farley died on 16 June 1948 in Bryn Mawr.
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James Indus Farley was a politician.
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