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Daniel K. Hoch 
Summary
Daniel Knabb Hoch (January 31, 1866 – October 11, 1960) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Daniel K. Hoch | |
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 Hoch, pictured in a portrait for the 79th United States Congress | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania | |
| In office January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1947 | |
| Preceded by | Guy L. Moser |
| Succeeded by | Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg |
| Constituency | 14th district (1943–1945) 13th district (1945–1947) |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
| In office 1899–1901 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 31, 1866 Reading, Pennsylvania |
| Died | October 11, 1960 (aged 94) Reading, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
Biography edit
Daniel Hoch was born on a farm near Reading, Pennsylvania. He served a printing apprenticeship on a Reading newspaper and worked in various departments of the newspaper. He was a member of the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives from 1899 to 1901, and a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1908. He was controller of Berks County, PA from 1912 to 1916, and a trustee of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church since 1937. He was elected as a Democrat to the 78th and 79th Congresses. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1946.
Sources edit
- United States Congress. "Daniel K. Hoch (id: H000668)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.