Owen D. Leib (c. 1803 - June 17, 1848) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Owen D. Leib
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 11th district
In office
March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847
Preceded byBenjamin A. Bidlack
Succeeded byChester P. Butler
Personal details
Bornc. 1803
Pennsylvania
DiedJune 17, 1848 (aged 45)
Catawissa, Pennsylvania
Political partyDemocratic

Biography edit

Leib was born in Pennsylvania. He studied medicine and commenced practice in Catawissa, Pennsylvania.

Leib was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-ninth Congress. He served as chairman of the United States House Committee on Expenditures in the Department of War. He died in Catawissa in 1848.

Sources edit

  • United States Congress. "Owen D. Leib (id: L000230)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  • The Political Graveyard
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district

1845–1847
Succeeded by