James Lawrence Getz
James L. Getz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 8th district | |
| In office March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | Sydenham Elnathan Ancona |
| Succeeded by | Hiester Clymer |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
| In office 1856–1857 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 14, 1821 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | December 25, 1891 (aged 70) Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Charles Evans Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
James Lawrence Getz (September 14, 1821 – December 25, 1891) was an American newspaperman and politician who served three terms as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania from 1867 to 1873.