Frederick R. Lehlbach
Encyclopedia
Frederick Reimold Lehlbach (January 31, 1876 - August 4, 1937) was an American
lawyer
and politician
. As a Republican
, Lehlbach served as the U.S. Representative
for New Jersey's 10th congressional district
from 1915 to 1933 and as the representative from New Jersey's 12th congressional district
from 1933 to 1937. Lehlbach was also the nephew of Herman Lehlbach
, a former U.S. Representative from New Jersey's 6th congressional district
who served from 1885 to 1891.
on January 31, 1876, and lived there until he was eight years old. At that point, he moved with his parents to Newark, New Jersey
. He graduated from Yale University
in Connecticut
in 1897, and then went on to attend New York Law School
. He was admitted to the bar in February 1899 and he started his law practice
in Newark. He served on the city's Board of Education
from 1900 to 1903, and then served in the State House of Assembly
until 1905. Lehlbach then served as the clerk of the state board of equalization of taxes from April 3, 1905, until his resignation on April 14, 1908, when he was appointed to the position of assistant prosecutor of Essex County
. A year later, in October 1909, he married Anna Adele Doremus, also of Newark. Lehlbach continued to serve as the assistant prosecutor until April 6, 1913, when he resigned in order to restart the practice of law.
in the 1914 United States House election. He defeated the incumbent Democrat
Edward W. Townsend
, capturing 47.5% of the vote, in contrast to Townsend's 42.4%. After soundly defeating his opponent in the 1916 House election, he faced a tough election in 1918. He did manage to win the election with a slim 2.2% majority, in a close race with Democrat Dallas Flannagan.
In the 66th United States Congress
through 68th United States Congress
, Lehlbach served as the chairman of the Committee on Reform in the Civil Service. In 1924, Lehlbach was a delegate at the Republican National Convention
. He later served as chairman for the Committee on Civil Service in the 69th United States Congress
through 71st United States Congress
. After serving 18 years as the representative of the 10th district, Lehlbach was moved to New Jersey's 12th congressional district
. In the 1936 House election, Lehlbach was up for re-election against Democrat Frank W. Towey, Jr.
In a heated battle, Lehlbach lost his election bid by capturing 49.6% of the vote in comparison to Towey's 49.9%.
After losing the election, Lehlbach went back to practicing law in Washington, D.C.
, and continued to do so until his death there at the age of 61 on August 4, 1937. He was later buried in Fairmount Cemetery
in Newark.
United States
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lawyer
Lawyer
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and politician
Politics of the United States
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. As a Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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, Lehlbach served as the U.S. Representative
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
for New Jersey's 10th congressional district
New Jersey's 10th congressional district
New Jersey's Tenth Congressional District is currently represented by Democrat Donald M. Payne.-Counties and municipalities in the district:For the 108th and successive Congresses , the district contains all or portions of 3 counties and 16 municipalities.Essex County:Hudson County:Union...
from 1915 to 1933 and as the representative from New Jersey's 12th congressional district
New Jersey's 12th congressional district
New Jersey's Twelfth Congressional district is currently represented by Democrat Rush D. Holt Jr. The district is known for its research centers and educational institutions such as Princeton University, Institute for Advanced Study, Johnson & Johnson and Bristol-Myers Squibb.-Voting trends:The...
from 1933 to 1937. Lehlbach was also the nephew of Herman Lehlbach
Herman Lehlbach
Herman Lehlbach was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1885 to 1889. He was uncle of Frederick R...
, a former U.S. Representative from New Jersey's 6th congressional district
New Jersey's 6th congressional district
New Jersey's Sixth Congressional District is currently represented by Democrat Frank Pallone. In the 2010 election, Pallone defeated Republican Anna C...
who served from 1885 to 1891.
Biography
Lehlbach was born in New York CityNew York City
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on January 31, 1876, and lived there until he was eight years old. At that point, he moved with his parents to Newark, New Jersey
Newark, New Jersey
Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
. He graduated from Yale University
Yale University
Yale University is a private, Ivy League university located in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States...
in Connecticut
Connecticut
Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and the state of New York to the west and the south .Connecticut is named for the Connecticut River, the major U.S. river that approximately...
in 1897, and then went on to attend New York Law School
New York Law School
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. He was admitted to the bar in February 1899 and he started his law practice
Practice of law
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in Newark. He served on the city's Board of Education
Board of education
A board of education or a school board or school committee is the title of the board of directors or board of trustees of a school, local school district or higher administrative level....
from 1900 to 1903, and then served in the State House of Assembly
New Jersey General Assembly
The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature.Since the election of 1967 , the Assembly has consisted of 80 members. Two members are elected from each of New Jersey's 40 legislative districts for a term of two years, each representing districts with average...
until 1905. Lehlbach then served as the clerk of the state board of equalization of taxes from April 3, 1905, until his resignation on April 14, 1908, when he was appointed to the position of assistant prosecutor of Essex County
Essex County, New Jersey
Essex County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the United States 2010 Census, the population was 783,969, ranking it third in the state after Bergen County and Middlesex County; Essex County's population has declined from 786,147 as of the bureau's...
. A year later, in October 1909, he married Anna Adele Doremus, also of Newark. Lehlbach continued to serve as the assistant prosecutor until April 6, 1913, when he resigned in order to restart the practice of law.
Politics
Lehlbach ran as a candidate from the Republican PartyRepublican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
in the 1914 United States House election. He defeated the incumbent Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
Edward W. Townsend
Edward W. Townsend
Edward Waterman Townsend was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 7th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1911 to 1913, and the 10th district from 1913-1915, after redistricting following the United States Census,...
, capturing 47.5% of the vote, in contrast to Townsend's 42.4%. After soundly defeating his opponent in the 1916 House election, he faced a tough election in 1918. He did manage to win the election with a slim 2.2% majority, in a close race with Democrat Dallas Flannagan.
In the 66th United States Congress
66th United States Congress
The Sixty-sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, comprising the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1919 to March 4, 1921, during the last two years of...
through 68th United States Congress
68th United States Congress
The Sixty-eighth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1923 to March 4, 1925, during the last months of...
, Lehlbach served as the chairman of the Committee on Reform in the Civil Service. In 1924, Lehlbach was a delegate at the Republican National Convention
1924 Republican National Convention
The 1924 National Convention of the Republican Party of the United States was held in Cleveland, Ohio at the Public Auditorium from June 10 to June 12. For this convention the method of allocating delegates changed in order to reduce the overrepresentation of the South...
. He later served as chairman for the Committee on Civil Service in the 69th United States Congress
69th United States Congress
The Sixty-ninth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1925 to March 4, 1927, during the third and fourth...
through 71st United States Congress
71st United States Congress
The Seventy-first United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1929 to March 4, 1931, during the first two years...
. After serving 18 years as the representative of the 10th district, Lehlbach was moved to New Jersey's 12th congressional district
New Jersey's 12th congressional district
New Jersey's Twelfth Congressional district is currently represented by Democrat Rush D. Holt Jr. The district is known for its research centers and educational institutions such as Princeton University, Institute for Advanced Study, Johnson & Johnson and Bristol-Myers Squibb.-Voting trends:The...
. In the 1936 House election, Lehlbach was up for re-election against Democrat Frank W. Towey, Jr.
Frank W. Towey, Jr.
Frank William Towey, Jr. was an American lawyer and politician. Towey, a Democrat, served as the United States Representative from New Jersey's 12th congressional district from 1937 to 1939.-Background:...
In a heated battle, Lehlbach lost his election bid by capturing 49.6% of the vote in comparison to Towey's 49.9%.
After losing the election, Lehlbach went back to practicing law in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
, and continued to do so until his death there at the age of 61 on August 4, 1937. He was later buried in Fairmount Cemetery
Fairmount Cemetery, Newark
thumb|190px|The Krueger Mausoleumthumb|190px|The Setters' MonumentFairmount Cemetery is a Victorian cemetery in the West Ward of Newark, New Jersey, in the neighborhood of Fairmount. It opened in 1855, shortly after the Newark City Council banned burials in the central city due to fears that...
in Newark.