James Indus Farley
James Indus Farley | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 4th district | |
In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1939 | |
Preceded by | Harry C. Canfield |
Succeeded by | George W. Gillie |
Personal details | |
Born | Hamilton, Indiana | February 24, 1871
Died | June 16, 1948 Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, | (aged 77)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Lotta M. Gramling |
James Indus Farley (February 24, 1871 – June 16, 1948) was an American educator, businessman, and a three-term member of the United States Congress from Indiana from 1933 to 1939.
Biography[edit]
Born on a farm near Hamilton, Indiana, he attended Tri-State College in nearby Angola, and Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. After four years of teaching school, he went to work for the Auburn Automobile Company and rose to become the company's president.
Political career[edit]
In 1928, he entered politics as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. He was elected to Congress in 1932 from the Fourth District, defeating incumbent Republican David Hogg. He was re-elected twice before losing to Republican George W. Gillie in 1938.
Death[edit]
He died in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn, Indiana.
External links[edit]
- United States Congress. "James Indus Farley (id: F000019)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.