Levi Prizer (March 4, 1819 – November 24, 1875) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1871 to 1873.
Levi Prizer | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Chester County district | |
| In office 1871–1873 | |
| Preceded by | James C. Roberts, Abel Darlington, Joseph C. Keech |
| Succeeded by | Elisha W. Baily, Peter G. Carey, John P. Edge, George Fairlamb Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 4, 1819 |
| Died | November 24, 1875 (aged 56) |
| Resting place | Morris Cemetery Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
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Early life edit
Levi Prizer was born on March 4, 1819.[1]
Career edit
Prizer was a miller and farmer.[1] He was justice of the peace for 20 years and was school director.[1]
Prizer was a Republican. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1871 to 1873.[1][2]
Personal life edit
Prizer had a stroke in October 1875.[3] He died on November 24, 1875, at his home in West Pikeland Township. He was interred at Morris Cemetery in Phoenixville.[1][4]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Levi Prizer". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ Thomson, W. W., ed. (1898). Chester County and Its People. The Union History Company. p. 441. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- ^ "Hon. Levi Prizer..." Lancaster Daily Intelligencer. October 30, 1875. p. 3. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Levi Prizer and Archimedes Robb..." Pittsburgh Weekly Gazette. December 2, 1875. p. 2. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
