Summary
Harry Clay Ransley (February 5, 1863 – November 7, 1941) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, serving eight terms from 1921 to 1937.
Harry C. Ransley | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1937 | |
| Preceded by | James M. Beck |
| Succeeded by | Leon Sacks |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 3rd district | |
| In office November 2, 1920 – March 3, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | J. Hampton Moore |
| Succeeded by | Alfred M. Waldron |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 5, 1863 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | November 7, 1941 (aged 78) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Resting place | West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
Early life and career edit
Harry Ransley was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He served in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives from 1891 to 1894. He was a member of the Select Council of Philadelphia for sixteen years and president for eight years. He was a delegate to the 1912 Republican National Convention. He served as sheriff of Philadelphia County from 1916 to 1920. He was chairman of the Republican city committee 1916 to 1919.
Congress edit
Running as a Republican, in 1920, he sought election to the 66th United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of J. Hampton Moore. He won, and he was subsequently re-elected to the next seven sessions of Congress, serving from 1921 to 1937. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1936, losing to Democrat Leon Sacks.
Death edit
He died on November 7, 1941, and was interred Interment at West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.
Sources edit
- United States Congress. "Harry C. Ransley (id: R000061)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The Political Graveyard
External links edit
- Harry C. Ransley at Find a Grave