John Roberts Reading (November 1, 1826 – February 14, 1886) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Biography
Born in Somerton, Philadelphia on November 1, 1826, Reading completed preparatory studies, graduated from the Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1847 and began practice in Somerton. He later graduated from Hahnemann College in Philadelphia and practiced homeopathy.
Reading presented credentials as a Democratic Member-elect to the 41st United States Congress and served from March 4, 1869, to April 13, 1870, when he was succeeded by Caleb Newbold Taylor, who contested his election. He was an unsuccessful Democratic candidate for election in 1870.
Death and interment
Reading died in Philadelphia on February 14, 1886, and was interred in the William Penn Cemetery in Somerton.
Sources
- United States Congress. "John Roberts Reading (id: R000096)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The Political Graveyard
External links
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
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Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district 1869–1870 |
Succeeded by Caleb Newbold Taylor
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