John J. Esch
Congressman
Died when: 80 years 38 days (961 months)Star Sign: Pisces
John Jacob Esch (March 20, 1861 – April 27, 1941) was an American attorney and member of the United States House of Representatives from 1899 to 1921 serving as a Republican.
Born near Norwalk, Wisconsin, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1882 and in 1887 was admitted to the bar.He was a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission from 1921 to 1927.
In 1928, President Calvin Coolidge granted him a recess appointment pending his confirmation to a second term; however, the Senate blocked the nomination and the recess appointment expired when Congress adjourned in May.
Esch returned to the practice of law and died in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
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