Robert J. Corbett
| Robert Corbett | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 18th district | |
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In office January 3, 1963 – April 25, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Irving Walley |
| Succeeded by | John Heinz |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 29th district | |
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In office January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Harmar Denny |
| Succeeded by | District Eliminated |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 30th district | |
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In office January 3, 1945 – January 3, 1953 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Weiss |
| Succeeded by | Vera Buchanan |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 30th district | |
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In office January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1941 | |
| Preceded by | Peter De Muth |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Scanlon |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
August 25, 1905 Avalon, Pennsylvania |
| Died |
April 25, 1971 (aged 65) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater |
Allegheny College University of Pittsburgh |
| Profession | Teacher, Politician |
Robert James (Bob) Corbett (August 25, 1905 – April 25, 1971) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Biography
Robert Corbett was born in Avalon, Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh. He was the brother of the interim Governor of Guam William Corbett. He graduated from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania in 1927 and from the University of Pittsburgh in 1929. He worked as senior high-school instructor at Coraopolis, Pennsylvania from 1929 to 1938, and as an instructor in the Pittsburgh Academy Evening School in 1938.
He was elected as a Republican to the 76th United States Congress in 1938, but was unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1940. After his defeat he served on the staff of Senator James J. Davis in Pittsburgh. He was elected Sheriff of Allegheny County (Pittsburgh) and served from 1942 to 1944. He was elected to the 79th United States Congress in 1944 and served from January 3, 1945, until his death from a heart attack in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 25, 1971.[1]
References
- ↑ "Bob Corbett: a hard-working dedicated man". North Hills News Record. April 28, 1971.
Sources
- United States Congress. "Robert J. Corbett (id: C000772)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Peter De Muth |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 30th congressional district 1939–1941 |
Succeeded by Thomas Scanlon |
| Preceded by Samuel Weiss |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 30th congressional district 1945–1953 |
Succeeded by Vera Buchanan |
| Preceded by Harmar Denny |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 29th congressional district 1953–1963 |
Succeeded by District Eliminated |
| Preceded by Irving Walley |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district 1963–1971 |
Succeeded by John Heinz |