David P. Reese

David P. Reese
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the Luzerne County district
In office
1905–1906
Personal details
Born
David Philip Reese

(1871-03-29)March 29, 1871
Taylor, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 16, 1935(1935-04-16) (aged 64)
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting placeSt. John's Cemetery
Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseEllen T.
Children2, including David
Alma materOhio Normal University
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer

David Philip Reese (March 29, 1871 – April 16, 1935) was an American politician and lawyer from Pennsylvania. He served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1905 to 1906.

Early life

David Philip Reese was born on March 29, 1871, in Taylor, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Wyoming Seminary in Kingston. He graduated from Ohio Normal University.[1][2]

Career

Reese was a lawyer and was elected solicitor of Plymouth and served in 1901, 1902 and 1904.[1] In 1907, he began working as a corporate lawyer in Harrisburg. He represented railroads and utilities in legislative affairs.[3][4]

Reese was elected as a Republican to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Luzerne County from 1905 to 1906. He ran unsuccessfully for re-election in 1906.[1]

Personal life

Reese married Ellen T. They had a son and daughter, David P. Jr. and Catherine. His son David was also a state representative.[2][5] He was a member of St. Stephens Episcopal Cathedral.[2]

Reese died of pneumonia on April 16, 1935, at his home on Front Street in Harrisburg. He was buried in St. John's Cemetery in Shiremanstown.[1][3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "David P. Reese". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "David P. Reese, Tax Attorney, is Fatally Stricken". Harrisburg Telegraph. April 16, 1935. p. 1. Retrieved March 7, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b "Funeral Services for David P. Reese Friday". The Evening News. April 17, 1935. p. 4. Retrieved March 7, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Funeral Services for David P. Reese". The Evening News. April 19, 1935. p. 11. Retrieved March 7, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Assemblyman's Mother Dies at Her Home Here". The Evening News. February 14, 1942. p. 4. Retrieved March 7, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.