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Richard Murray Simpson (1900-1960) —
also known as Richard M. Simpson —
of Huntingdon, Huntingdon
County, Pa.
Born in Huntingdon, Huntingdon
County, Pa., August
30, 1900.
Republican. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I; insurance
business; member of Pennsylvania
state house of representatives, 1935-37; U.S.
Representative from Pennsylvania, 1937-60 (18th District 1937-45,
17th District 1945-53, 18th District 1953-60); died in office 1960;
alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from
Pennsylvania, 1956.
Died in Bethesda, Montgomery
County, Md., January
7, 1960 (age 59 years, 130
days).
Interment at Riverview Cemetery.
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Robert Allison (1777-1840) —
of Pennsylvania.
Born near Greencastle, Franklin
County, Pa., March 10,
1777.
Served in the U.S. Army during the War of 1812; U.S.
Representative from Pennsylvania 12th District, 1831-33.
Died in Huntingdon, Huntingdon
County, Pa., December
2, 1840 (age 63 years, 267
days).
Interment at Riverview Cemetery.
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Horatio Gates Fisher (1838-1890) —
also known as Horatio G. Fisher —
of Huntingdon, Huntingdon
County, Pa.
Born in Huntingdon, Huntingdon
County, Pa., April 21,
1838.
Republican. Member of Pennsylvania
state senate 33rd District, 1877-80; U.S.
Representative from Pennsylvania 18th District, 1879-83.
Died in Punxsutawney, Jefferson
County, Pa., May 8,
1890 (age 52 years, 17
days).
Interment at Riverview Cemetery.
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Robert Milton Speer (1838-1890) —
of Pennsylvania.
Born in Cassville, Huntingdon
County, Pa., September
8, 1838.
Democrat. U.S.
Representative from Pennsylvania 17th District, 1871-75.
Died in New York, New York
County, N.Y., January
17, 1890 (age 51 years, 131
days).
Interment at Riverview Cemetery.
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