Preceded by John B. Penington Party Democratic Party Name John Causey | Profession farmer Political party Democratic Succeeded by Jonathan S. Willis | |
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Born September 19, 1841
Milford, Delaware ( 1841-09-19 ) Alma mater Pennsylvania Agricultural College Died October 1, 1908, Milford, Delaware, United States Education Pennsylvania State University Residence Milford, Delaware, United States | ||
John William Causey (September 19, 1841 – October 1, 1908) was an American lawyer and farmer from Milford, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served as United States Representative from Delaware.
Contents
- Early life and family
- Professional and political career
- Death and legacy
- Almanac
- Places with more information
- References
Early life and family
Causey was born in Milford, Delaware, attended a private school, The Albany Academy in Albany, New York, and was graduated from the Pennsylvania Agricultural College.
Professional and political career
Throughout his life Causey engaged in agricultural pursuits, especially resuming them after political pursuits. He was also president of an insurance company. He was elected a member of the State Senate for 1875–1877 and was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1884. President Cleveland appointed him an internal-revenue collector for Delaware in 1885 and served until 1887. He was elected as a Democrat to the 52nd and 53rd Congress from March 4, 1891 until March 4, 1895, but was not a candidate for renomination in 1894.
Death and legacy
Causey died at Milford and is buried there in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Almanac
Elections are held the first Tuesday after November 1. U.S. Representatives took office March 4 and have a two-year term.