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William Henry Coleman

1871 – 1943

American politician

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Lived 1871 – 1943 (aged 71). William Henry Coleman was an American politician and lawyer.

William Henry Coleman (December 28, 1871 – June 3, 1943) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Biography William H. Coleman was born in North Versailles Township, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the law department of Columbian University (now George Washington University Law School). He served as mayor of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, from 1906 to 1909, and as clerk of courts for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, from 1909 to 1915. He became a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1912. He was admitted to the bar in 1913, and commenced practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Coleman was elected as a Republican to the Sixty-fourth Congress. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1916. He resumed the practice of his profession, and died in McKeesport in 1943. Interment in Richland Cemetery in Dravosburg, Pennsylvania.

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Education
George Washington University
Positions held
United States representative
Also known as
William H. Coleman, William Coleman

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Henry Coleman?

American politician (1871–1943)

When was William Henry Coleman born?

William Henry Coleman was born on 28 December 1871 in North Versailles Township.

When did William Henry Coleman die?

William Henry Coleman died on 3 June 1943 in McKeesport.

What was William Henry Coleman's occupation?

William Henry Coleman was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was William Henry Coleman?

William Henry Coleman was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Henry Coleman

· Wikidata: Q8011941

· DBpedia: William H. Coleman

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