Jacob Broom

American Representative of Pennsylvania's 4th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

July 25, 1808 (56 years old)

Birthday

November 28, 1864

Death

Was a member of the American Party
Served as a U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, and later moved to Philadelphia
Studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1832
Held the position of deputy auditor of the State and clerk of the Philadelphia Orphans’ Court before his congressional service
Ran for President of the United States in 1852 as a last-minute replacement candidate, receiving a small percentage of the popular vote
Presided over the national convention of the Native American Party, which nominated Daniel Webster for president
Served as chairman of the House Committee on Revolutionary Pensions during his term in Congress
Was not successful in seeking renomination in 1856 or election in 1858
Died in Washington, D.C., and was buried in Congressional Cemetery