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Roy E. Furman

1901 – 1977

American politician

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About Roy E. Furman

Lived 1901 – 1977 (aged 76). Roy E. Furman was an American politician.

Roy E. Furman (April 16, 1901 – May 18, 1977) was an American politician who served as the 21st lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania from 1955 to 1959 and as Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representative from 1936 to 1938.

Life and career Furman was born in Davistown, Greene County, Pennsylvania. Educated at Waynesburg College and owner of a construction company, he was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1932 and became Speaker of the House in 1936. He retired in 1940 to return to his construction business but remained politically active as chair of Greene County Democrats for ten years. He served as Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania from January 1955 to 1959 during Governor George M. Leader's administration. In 1958, Furman ran for the Democratic nomination for governor but lost to David Lawrence.

Furman served on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission during Governor Lawrence's term, later serving on the state transportation commission. Act 127 of 1975 designated Pennsylvania Route 21 as the “Roy E. Furman Highway.”

Furman retired to New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and died in Harrisburg at the age of 76.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Waynesburg College
Positions held
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Also known as
Roy Evans Furman

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Roy E. Furman?

American politician (1901-1977)

When was Roy E. Furman born?

Roy E. Furman was born on 16 April 1901 in Waynesburg.

When did Roy E. Furman die?

Roy E. Furman died on 18 May 1977 in Harrisburg.

What was Roy E. Furman's occupation?

Roy E. Furman was a politician.

What nationality was Roy E. Furman?

Roy E. Furman was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roy E. Furman

· Wikidata: Q7372760

· DBpedia: Roy E. Furman

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