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Levin, Lewis Charles, 1808-1860

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1808 - 1860

Biography

Lewis Charles Levin (November 10, 1808 – March 14, 1860) was an American politician, Know Nothing, and anti-Catholic social activist of the 1840s and 1850s. He served three terms in the United States Congress (U.S. House of Representatives, 1845–51), representing Pennsylvania's 1st District. Levin is considered to have been the first Jewish Congressman

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Lewis Charles Levin letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 851229
Webster Mss 851229
Date(s): 1851-03-29
Abstract

In English.

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