John Cessna

John Cessna
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 16th district
In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1875
Preceded by	Benjamin F. Meyers
Succeeded by	Sobieski Ross
In office March 4, 1869 – March 3, 1871
Preceded by	William H. Koontz
Succeeded by	Benjamin F. Meyers
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
In office 1850 1851 1862 1863
Personal details
Born	(1821-06-29)June 29, 1821 Bedford County, Pennsylvania
Died	December 13, 1893(1893-12-13) (aged 72)
Political party	Republican

John Cessna (June 29, 1821 – December 13, 1893) was a

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Early life and education

Cessna was born in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. He attended the common schools and Hall's Military Academy in Bedford. Cessna graduated from Marshall College in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, in 1842. He taught school, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1845 and commenced practice in Bedford.

Cessna served as member of the

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Cessna became affiliated with the Republican Party in 1863, and served as chairman of the Republican State convention in 1865. Cessna was elected chairman of the Republican State central committee in 1865. Cessna was a delegate to the Republican National Conventions in 1868, 1876, and 1880.

Cessna was elected as a Republican to the

. Cessna was again a member of the State House of Representatives in 1892. Cessna resumed the practice of law in Bedford where he died in 1893.

• Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives

• United States Congress. "John Cessna (id: C000265)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• The Political Graveyard

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by William H. Koontz	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district 1869–1871	Succeeded by Benjamin F. Meyers
Preceded by Benjamin F. Meyers	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district 1873–1875	Succeeded by Sobieski Ross