Henry HORN, Congress, PA (1786-1862)

HORN Henry , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1786; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar and practiced law in Philadelphia; elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-second Congress (March 4, 1831-March 3, 1833); unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the Twenty-third Congress in 1832; resumed the practice of law in Philadelphia; collector of customs at Philadelphia from May 12, 1845, until August 4, 1846; died in Flourtown, Montgomery County, Pa., January 12, 1862; interment in Woodlands Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pa.

Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present