10 Facts About Paul Leidy

Paul Leidy was a Democratic member of the US House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, serving one term from 1857 to 1859.

Paul Leidy's father died when Paul was in his teens; a guardian, Samuel Brugler, was appointed for him in 1831.

Paul Leidy attended the common schools and apprenticed as a tailor at roughly the age of sixteen.

Paul Leidy taught school in Danville, Pennsylvania, for several years beginning sometime around 1838 while pursuing additional studies in law.

Paul Leidy was then admitted to the bar in 1837 and opened a law practice in Danville.

Paul Leidy served as district attorney of Montour County, Pennsylvania from 1852 to 1857.

Paul Leidy was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1858.

Paul Leidy married Jane Fruit Kitchen in 1842, by whom he had seven children.

Paul Leidy was married to Eloise Hill in 1870, and was married to Margaret Montgomery.

Paul Leidy died in Danville on September 11,1877, and was interred in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.