Summary
Francis Seiberling (September 20, 1870 – February 1, 1945) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1929 to 1933. He was a cousin of John F. Seiberling.
Francis Seiberling | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 14th district | |
| In office March 4, 1929 – March 3, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Martin L. Davey |
| Succeeded by | Dow W. Harter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 20, 1870 Des Moines, Iowa |
| Died | February 1, 1945 (aged 74) Akron, Ohio |
| Resting place | Rose Hill Cemetery, Akron |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Wittenberg College College of Wooster |
Biography edit
Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Seiberling moved with his parents to Wadsworth, Ohio, in 1873. He attended the public schools and Wittenberg College, Springfield, Ohio, and was graduated from the College of Wooster, (Ohio) in 1892. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1894 and commenced practice in Akron, Ohio. He was also interested in the manufacture of rubber and tires and served as a director in various manufacturing companies. He served as a trustee of Wittenberg College.
Congress edit
Seiberling was elected as a Republican to the Seventy-first and Seventy-second Congresses (March 4, 1929 – March 3, 1933). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1932 to the Seventy-third Congress.
Later career and death edit
He resumed the practice of law.
He died in Akron, Ohio, February 1, 1945. He was interred in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Sources edit
- United States Congress. "Francis Seiberling (id: S000229)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
External links edit
- Francis Seiberling at Find a Grave
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress