Reuben Moon

Reuben Osborne Moon (July 22, 1847 – October 26, 1919) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania.

Reuben Moon
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
In office
1903–1911
Preceded byRobert H. Foerderer
Succeeded byGeorge W. Edmonds
ConstituencyPennsylvania's 4th district
Personal details
Born
Reuben Osborne Moon

(1847-07-22)July 22, 1847
Jobstown, New Jersey
DiedOctober 26, 1919(1919-10-26) (aged 72)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Political partyRepublican
Alma materNational School of Oratory

Moon was born in Jobstown, New Jersey. He graduated from the National School of Oratory, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1874. He became a professor in the National School of Oratory, and engaged in lecturing and studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1884 and commenced practice in Philadelphia. He was one of the founders and president of the Columbia Club.

He was elected in 1903 as a Republican to the 58th Congress, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United States Representative Robert H. Foerderer. He served as Chairman, Committee on Revision of the Laws in the 59th through 61st Congresses. He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1912.

He died in Philadelphia on October 26, 1919.[1]

References
  1. "Reuben O. Moon Dies; Five Terms in Congress". New-York Tribune. Philadelphia. October 27, 1919. p. 4. Retrieved January 13, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Robert H. Foerderer		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district
1903–1913		 Succeeded by
George W. Edmonds


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