Daniel Read Anthony

Republican Representative of Kansas's 1st district

Congresses Served

House Terms

August 22, 1870 (60 years old)

Birthday

August 4, 1931

Death

American politician and member of the Republican Party.
Nephew of prominent suffragist Susan B. Anthony.
Born in Leavenworth, Kansas, and educated at public schools, Michigan Military Academy, and the University of Michigan.
Worked as a newspaper publisher and editor, specifically for the Leavenworth Times.
Served as postmaster of Leavenworth from 1898 to 1902.
Held the position of Mayor of Leavenworth from 1903 to 1905.
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, serving from 1907 to 1929, filling a vacancy and re-elected for nine consecutive terms.
Co-introduced the first version of the proposed Equal Rights Amendment in 1923.
Chaired the House Committee on Appropriations during the 70th Congress.
Did not seek renomination in 1928 and returned to business pursuits after leaving office.
Died in Leavenworth, Kansas, and was interred in Mount Muncie Cemetery.