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William Martin Croll

1866 – 1929

American politician

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Lived 1866 – 1929 (aged 63). William Martin Croll was an American politician and teacher.

William Martin Croll (April 9, 1866 – October 21, 1929) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Early life and education Croll was born on April 9, 1866

Career He taught school, and moved to Maxatawny, Pennsylvania, in 1889, where he engaged in the general merchandise business. He moved to Reading, Pennsylvania, in 1897 and engaged in the retail clothing business and in banking. He also served as the county treasurer of Berks County, Pennsylvania.

During World War I, from 1913 to 1918, he served as U.S. Navy officer at the Port of Philadelphia. He was a delegate to the Democratic National Conventions in 1912 and 1920.

Croll was elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-eighth Congress, but was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1924. He resumed mercantile pursuits, died in Reading on October 21, 1929, and was interred in Laureldale Cemetery in Laureldale, Pennsylvania.

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Kutztown University
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United States representative

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Martin Croll?

American politician (1866-1929)

When was William Martin Croll born?

William Martin Croll was born on 9 April 1866 in Upper Macungie Township.

When did William Martin Croll die?

William Martin Croll died on 21 October 1929.

What was William Martin Croll's occupation?

William Martin Croll was a politician and teacher.

What nationality was William Martin Croll?

William Martin Croll was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Martin Croll

· Wikidata: Q8015193

· DBpedia: William M. Croll

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