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James Gerry Jr. (August 14, 1796 – July 19, 1873) was an American politician and physician who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1839 to 1843, representing the 11th congressional district of Pennsylvania as a Democrat in the 26th United States Congress and the 27th United States Congress.[1][2]

Early life and education

Gerry was born near Rising Sun, Maryland on August 14, 1796 to James Gerry Sr. and Florah Low.[3] He graduated from West Nottingham Academy and studied medicine at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Maryland before commencing practice in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania in 1824.

Career

Gerry was elected as a Democrat to both the 26th United States Congress and the 27th United States Congress. He served from March 4, 1839 to March 3, 1843, representing the 11th congressional district of Pennsylvania.

Following his tenure in Congress, Gerry resumed practicing medicine until his retirement in 1870.

Death

Gerry married Sarah Salome Hoffman in 1830.

Gerry died at the age of 76 in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania on July 19, 1873. He was interred in Lutheran Cemetery, located in Shrewbsury.[3]

References

  1. ^ "GERRY, James". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved November 27, 2006.
  2. ^ "Rep. James Gerry". GovTrack. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Gerry". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 27, 2006.

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