John Beitler Explained

John Beitler
State House:Pennsylvania
District:Chester County
Term Start:1843
Term End:1843
Predecessor:William K. Correy, Robert Futhey, Robert Laverty, Emmor Elton
Successor:Robert Parke, Jesse C. Dickey, Joseph Whitaker
Alongside:Emmor Elton, Robert Parke, Jesse C. Dickey
Birth Date:11 March 1780
Birth Place:Lionville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Death Place:Lionville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting Place:Uwchlan Friends Burial Ground, Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Party:Whig
Republican
Spouse:Anna Evans
Children:5

John Beitler (March 11, 1780 – December 22, 1872) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County in 1843.

Biography

John Beitler was born on March 11, 1780, in Lionville, Pennsylvania.[1] [2]

Beitler was a farmer.[1] He was a Whig and Republican. He served as a Whig member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County in 1843.[1] [2] He also held local political offices in his township.[1]

Beitler married Anna Evans. They had two sons and three daughters, John Jr., Jesse, Hannah, Mary and Sarah.[1] His son John worked as postmaster. Beitler lived in Lionville.[1] He died on December 22, 1872, in Lionville. He was buried at Uwchlan Friends Burial Ground.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Wiley, Samuel T. . Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Chester County, Pennsylvania, Comprising A Historical Sketch of the County . 1893 . Garner . Winfield Scott . Gresham Publishing Company . 853–854 . . 2023-11-18.
  2. Web site: John Beitler . Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives . 2023-11-21.
  3. News: John Beitler, Sr. . 1872-12-24 . Lancaster Intelligencer . 2 . . 2024-08-16.