John Alexander Ahl

Democrat Representative of Pennsylvania's 16th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

August 16, 1813 (68 years old)

Birthday

April 25, 1882

Death

Was a surgeon, real estate developer, paper mill and iron furnace operator, and railroad executive
Studied medicine at the University of Maryland, graduating in 1832
Practiced medicine in Centerville, Pennsylvania, until 1856
Entered the real estate business and bought a paper mill in Newville, Pennsylvania, in 1856
Served as a delegate to the 1856 Democratic National Convention
Served one term in the United States House of Representatives, from 1857 to 1859
After leaving Congress, continued in manufacturing paper and operating an iron furnace, and played a significant role in building the Harrisburg and Potomac Railroad
Died in Newville, Pennsylvania, in 1882 and was buried in Big Spring Presbyterian Cemetery