John A. Magee

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(October 14, 1827 — November 18, 1903) John Alexander Magee was a publisher, businessman, and politician. Magee was born in Landisburg, Pennsylvania in 1827. After graduating from New Bloomfield Academy, he worked in the printing business and later published the Perry County Democrat. His political career began in state government, where he served in the State House of Representatives starting in 1863. Later, he was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives and served from March 4, 1873 to March 3, 1875. After serving in Congress, Magee continued working in business until his death in 1903. [Source: “Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774 - Present,” available at https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/M000048]

Member of Pennsylvania Delegation—The Civil Rights Act of 1875.

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