John E. Sheridan (politician)

John Edward Sheridan (September 15, 1902 – November 12, 1987) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Early life and education

Sheridan was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, the son of Irish immigrants.^[1] He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, in 1925 and from the law department of Temple University School of Law in Philadelphia in 1931.

Career

Sheridan served as deputy

in 1932, 1936, 1940, and 1944.

Sheridan was elected as a Democrat to the

.

Sheridan is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "John E. Sheridan (id: S000342)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved on 2008-02-10

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by J. Burrwood Daly	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district November 7, 1939 – January 3, 1947	Succeeded by Franklin J. Maloney