Christopher A. Bergen
Christopher Augustus Bergen (August 2, 1841 – February 18, 1905) was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for two terms from 1889 to 1893.
Christopher Augustus Bergen | |
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From 1886's History of Camden County, New Jersey | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1889 – March 3, 1893 | |
| Preceded by | George Hires |
| Succeeded by | Henry C. Loudenslager |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 2, 1841 Bridge Point, New Jersey |
| Died | February 18, 1905 (aged 63) Haverford, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
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Early life and education edit
Born in Bridge Point, New Jersey, Bergen attended Harlingen School and Edge Hill Classical School and was graduated from Princeton College, where he studied law, in 1863. He was licensed by the supreme court of New Jersey in 1866 as an attorney and commenced practice in Camden, New Jersey.
Congress edit
Bergen was elected as a Republican to the 51st and 52nd Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1889 to March 3, 1893. He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1892, after which he resumed the practice of law.
Retirement and death edit
In 1903, Bergen moved to Haverford, Pennsylvania, where he died on February 18, 1905. He was interred in Evergreen Cemetery, Camden, New Jersey.
Family edit
His son, Martin V. Bergen, was also a lawyer, played football and baseball at Princeton University, and coached football at Princeton, Grinnell College, and the University of Virginia.[1]
References edit
- ^ "Martin V. Bergen, Lawyer, Athlete; Former Football and Baseball Player at Princeton, Famous as Backfield Coach, Dies" (PDF). The New York Times. July 9, 1941. p. 21. Retrieved June 27, 2011.
External links edit
- United States Congress. "Christopher A. Bergen (id: B000404)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Christopher Augustus Bergen at The Political Graveyard
- Christopher A. Bergen at Find a Grave