LIBRARY OF THE SENATE OF PENNSYLVANIA - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Majority Appropriations Committee Chair
Charles Gilbert Wolfenden, Sr., born February 15, 1894, Clearfield Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania; Charles and Nellie Hanforth Wolfenden; Peabody High School, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, 1912; Syracuse University 1916; married, Edith Dolores Buchanan Wolfenden, 1920, children, Charles Gilbert Wolfenden, Jr., George Buchanan Wolfenden, Gilbert Wolfenden, Richard Wolfenden; enlisted, adjutant, field artillery, 37th Division, World War I, 1917-1918; Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity, University of Pittsburgh, (B.S.), (LL.B.); employed, George T. Buchanan Company, 1920, chief executive officer, George T. Buchanan Company, 1932-1964; president, chairman of the board, Savings and Trust Company of Pennsylvania, 1931-1974; president, FairView Supermarket, Indiana; president, board of directors, Indiana Hospital, 1930-1965; president, Savings and Trust Company of Pennsylvania, 1968-1972, chairman of the board, Savings and Trust Company of Pennsylvania, 1972-1976; died, July 24, 1988 (aged 94), Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida; interment, Oakland Cemetery and Mausoleum, Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
By 1863, federal authorities concluded that leaving conscription in the hands of states was clumsy and unworkable, and lacked provisions for adequate enforcement. This realization led to the first comprehensive military draft, mandated, organized and enforced by the federal government. In Bucks County, newly appointed Provost Marshal for the 5 th Congressional District, Mahlon Yardley, took on the responsibility for implementing and enforcing conscription. Again, bounties raised and volunteer enlistments encouraged, but in the end, a draft needed to meet quotas. In July 1863, the first federal draft held at the Board of Enrollment offices in Frankford, northeast of Philadelphia. A total of 1,656 Bucks County men selected. Many of these draftees would fail to report or desert. Others rejected due to disability, received exemptions, hired substitutes or paid the commutation fee. Some, however, reported for service and joined regiments in the field. With more calls for troops in 1864 and 1865, federal conscription would continue to the close of the War.
Colonel Enoch D. Yutzy, born February 1, 1835, Elk Lick Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania; son of Daniel and Anna Brenneman Yutzy; common schools education; civil engineer, Mount Union College, Stark County, Ohio; surveyor, Somerset County; married, Nancy Scott, 1860, children, Elizabeth Taylor and Elmer Ellsworth Yutzy; colonel, wounded, Civil War, 1861-1865; read Law, admitted, Somerset Bar, 1865; engaged, railroad construction and management; elected, Republican, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1875-1878; died, September 30, 1894, Somerset, County Pennsylvania; Interment, Ursine Cemetery, Ursine, Somerset County Pennsylvania.
Constantine George "Gus" Yatron, born October 16, 1927, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania; son of George H. and Theano Lazo Yatron; senior class president, Reading High School, 1946; Kutztown State Teachers College (now Kutztown University of Pennsylvania), B.A., 1950; professional boxer; founder, Yatron Ice Cream, 1950-1968; elected, Reading School Board, 1955-1961; elected, Democrat, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, 1957-1960; elected, Democrat, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1961-1968; elected, United States Congress, 1969-1993, not a candidate for reelection, 1992; married, Mildred L. Yatron, children, George C. Yatron, Theana Yatron; died, March 13, 2003, Fairfax Station, Fairfax County, Virginia; interment, Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Cyrus T. Alexander, born September 10, 1836, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania; son of James and Ann Lewis Alexander; public school education; Dickinson Seminary (now Lycoming College), 1853; admitted, Centre County bar, 1859; engaged in the active practice of the legal profession, lawyer, 1859-1887; law partnership, Honorable J. H. Orvis, 1863-1874; law partner, Alexander and Bower, 1874-1887; co-owner and editor, Democratic Watchman 1861-1862; elected, Democrat, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, 1864-1865; not a candidate for reelection, 1866 term; unsuccessful nomination, Chief Clerk, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1866, 1867; unsuccessful campaign, United States Congress, 1874; elected, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1879-1882; unsuccessful campaign, reelection, State Senate, 1882; proprietor, J. R. and C. T. Alexander, limekiln and coal production, 1868-1885; proprietor, implement and seed store, 1880-1885; died, March 17, 1887, convalescing, Aiken, Aiken County, South Carolina; interment, Union Cemetery, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania.
Daughters, Nancy Ann Allshouse, 1808 (d.1820), Priscilla Allshouse, married, John J. Klingensmith Jr., Pennsylvania State Senate, 18th district, Westmoreland County 1831-1834. John J. Klingensmith Jr. - Pennsylvania Senate Library (pasen.gov)
Burial, the graveyard (near the corner of Frothingham and Margaret Street) where he is buried was at the junction of lands of Daniel Klingensmith, John P. Klingensmith, "Richfield", and John Klingensmith. The Allshouse family owned a tract of land here in 1806, a part of "Richfield". The granite marker for Henry Allshouse was placed by E. E. Allshouse (attorney in Greensburg) in 1945. It is the last and only marker on what once was the graveyard for burial of early settlers and their families. With the years an alley and a street shrank the area. Relatives removed bodies to Brush Creek and other cemeteries. A few remained, with records faulty or missing.
Inscription of the headstone in Jeannette: Near this spot in 1836 was laid HENRY ALLSHOUSE Revolutionary soldier Member of Penna. Assembly for 20 years also his son Isaac. This stone erected in 1945 by E. E. ALLSHOUSE Great Grandson of Henry Grandson of Isaac And son of Henry II.
Job Titles:
- Minority Caucus Administrator
Job Titles:
- Majority Caucus Administrator
Job Titles:
- Majority Appropriations Committee Chairman / Minority Appropriations Committee Chair
Henry Allshouse, born February 8, 1757, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania; son of Heinrich and Susannah Alshaus: enlisted fifer, prisoner of war, captain, Continental Army, 1776-1780; Major, Pennsylvania Militia, 1783; joined his family, parents, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, 1790; elected, Commissioner, Westmoreland County, 1798; elected, Democrat, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, 1802-1805; unsuccessful campaign, Pennsylvania State Senate, 16th district, 1811; elected, Democrat, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, 1812-1815; elected, Democrat, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, 1817-1818; elected, Democrat, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1819-1826; married first, Catherine Marie Kunkel, second, Catherine Elisabeth Truxell, 1781, thirteen children; died, November 8, 1836 (aged 79), Jeannette, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania; interment, Henry Allshouse Memorial, Jeannette, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Henry Charles Pratt, II, born July 19, 1814, city of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; son of James Dundas and Ann Taylor Pratt; proprietor, general store; elected, Whig, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1849; unsuccessful campaign, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1849; unsuccessful campaign, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1852, , unsuccessful campaign, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1854; elected, Republican, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1856; trustee, Fire Association of Philadelphia; married, Jane P Samuel; died, October 10, 1860 (aged 46), city of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; interment, North Cedar Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
My Dear Mr. Speaker - The fact that my personal obligations exceed my resources is my only excuse for abandoning the responsible position I occupy in the House. I am willing to be buried at expense, but I ask that no committee be appointed or memorial service held, as I have never been in sympathy with latter custom.
Father, John Jacob Alter, Pennsylvania House of Representatives was 1799-1805. Son, Simon Snyder Altar, named after, Simon Snyder, member, House of Representatives, Northumberland County, 1797-1808; third Governor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, serving 1808-1817.
James B. Alexander, born 1804 Ireland; son of James Alexander; married, Elizabeth; engaged cotton, manufacturing, Nichols and Alexander Company; president, Safeguard Insurance Company of Philadelphia, 1873-74; elected, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1873-75; appointed, Philadelphia Tax Collector, 1877; retired; died, October 25, 1888, age 84, residence, 833 N 22nd Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. No other information available.
James Lee Adams; born, May 27,1873 farm, Coraopolis, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; son of William and Emma Butler Adams; Slippery Rock State Normal School (now Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania), 1898; attended, law, Western University of Pennsylvania (now University of Pittsburgh); lawyer, 1906-1946; elected, Republican, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, 1907- resigned, 1909; elected, Republican, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1909-1912; Four-Minute man, World War I; examiner, Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission; married, Elise M. Campbell Adams, 1917; died, April 20, 1946 (age 72 years, 328 days), Mount Lebanon, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; interment, Allegheny County Memorial Park, Allison Park, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Job Titles:
- Director / Legislative Reference Bureau
John Andrew Albright (also known as Andrew Albright) born February 28, 1770, Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, British Colonial America; son of Johannes Andreas and Elizabeth Orth Albright; opened a tavern, postmaster, 1798; elected, Republican, Coroner, Northumberland County, 1800; elected, Republican, Sheriff, Northumberland County, 1803; unsuccessful campaign, Federalist, House of Representatives, 1807; elected, Democrat Republican, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, 1808-1809; elected, Republican, Auditor, Northumberland County, 1811-1812; elected, Republican, Treasurer, Northumberland County, 1812-1813; appointed, associate judge, Northumberland County, 1813-1818; elected, Democrat, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, 1821-1822; elected, Republican, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1822; died, November 24, 1822 (age 52 years, 269 days), in office of the Senate, Sunbury, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. Burial location unknown.
Joseph J. Yosko, born November 1, 1903, Jeanesville, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; son of Michael and Mary Goza Yosko; Parochial school education; four-year apprenticeship, machinist, Bethlehem Steel Corporation; high school diploma, Bethlehem High School, Moravian College; Penn State Dickinson Law, transferred National University School of Law, LL.D.; clerk, Northampton County District Attorney office; employed, Home Owners' Loan Corporation; democratic senate employee, Pennsylvania State Senator Warren R. Roberts; hearing examiner, Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, 1934-1936; administrative director, Pennsylvania Auditor General, 1936-1940; director, Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation, Bureau of Disbursements, Pennsylvania Treasurer, 1940-1944; president, Young Democrats of America, Pennsylvania Chapter, 1940-1942; executive director, Pennsylvania Auditor General, 1944-1948; married, Gertrude Reynolds Yosko; died, September 19, 1958 (aged 54-55), in office of the Senate, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey; interment, Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Judge Edwin Albright, born November 8, 1838, Upper Milford, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania; son of Michael H. and Maria Schaeffer Albright; public school, education; teacher, Krupp's Berg, near Passer, Bucks County; read law with Congressman Samuel Bridges; University of Pennsylvania Law; admitted, bar, 1862; elected, District Attorney of Lehigh County, 1865-1869; married, Rebecca Young Albright, 1866, two children, Doctor Roderick E. Albright, Mrs. Bertha Sieger; elected, Democrat, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1871-1876; elected Judge, Lehigh County Courts, 1878-1902; died, December 13, 1902 (age 64 years, 35 days), unexpectedly sudden, resulting from an attack of pneumonia, complicated with heart trouble, interment, Fairview Cemetery, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
Judge Harman Yerkes, born October 8, 1843, Warminster Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; son of Stephen and Amy Hart Yerks; Tennett School, Hartsville, Bucks County; Williston Seminary, Easthampton Massachusetts; teacher, Warminster schools; studied law, admitted, Bucks County bar, law practice Doylestown, 1865; Bucks County District Attorney, 1868-1871; married, Emeline Buckman Yerkes, 1869, no children; delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1872, 1880; elected, Democrat, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1873-1876, President Judge, 7th Pennsylvania Judicial District, 1884-1904; elected, Judge, Superior Court, 1895, reelected 1899, lost reelection, 1903; resumed, law practice, 1903-1928; died, March 1, 1928 (aged 84), home, Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. interment Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Job Titles:
- LEADER, George Michael / LEADER Sr., Guy Alvin
Noah W. Wenger, born October 20, 1934, New Holland, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; son of Elam Z. and Hettie Weaver Wenger; Lancaster County Public School education; farmer; member, Governor's Advisory Committee on Solid Waste Management; chair, Pennsylvania Agricultural and Stabilization Committee; member, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau; member, Cocalico School Authority, 1971-1985; director, Ephrata National Bank; director, Ephrata Community Hospital; member, Pennsylvania Agriculture Republican Committee; elected, Republican, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, 1977-1982; appointed, Select Committee on Three Mile Island, 1979; not a candidate for reelection, 1982; elected, Republican, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1983-2006, elected, Senate Majority Caucus Chair, 1987-1992, elected, Minority Caucus Secretary, 1993-1994, Majority Caucus Chair, 1995-2006; appointed, Local Government Commission, 1985-1988; appointed, Joint State Government Commission, 1985-2006; appointed, Legislative Audit Advisory Commission, 1989-2006 appointed, Chesapeake Bay Commission, 2000-2002; not a candidate for reelection, left office November 30, 2006; appointed, State Harness Racing Commission, 2012-2015; married, Barbara Ann Bundrick, daughters, Nancy White, Brenda Tondi, Pam Shields; died, February 28, 2024, Stevens, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Private interment will follow the funeral service.
Job Titles:
- Secretary
- Secretary Newsletter
Job Titles:
- Commissioner
- Community Service Executive
Followed a long family tradition of support, beginning with great grandfather, Eli Kirk Price, Sr., who founded, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia; grandfather, Eli Kirk Price II, purchased, Albert Laessle, billy goat sculpture, Rittenhouse Square, 1919, financed, development, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia Museum of Art; father, Philip Price, Sr. served, Fairmount Park Commission.
Philip Price Jr., former state senator, Fairmount Park commissioner, attorney, and community service executive, has died at 88 (inquirer.com)
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Policy Committee
Job Titles:
- Majority Caucus Administrator
Robert Adams, Jr., born February 26, 1849, Philadelphia Pennsylvania; son of Robert and Matilda Maybin Hart; Doctor Fairies Physical Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1869; Wharton School of Economy and Finance, University of Pennsylvania, member Saint Anthony Hall, 1884; studied law; admitted, Philadelphia bar, 1872, never practiced; member, United States Geological Survey, explorations, Yellowstone Park 1871-1875; member, First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry; Major and Judge Advocate, Pennsylvania National Guard, First Brigade, 1881-1895; Lieutenant Colonel, aide de camp for Governor James A. Beaver, 1885; elected, Republican, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1883-1886; appointed, United States Minister, Brazil, 1889-1890, resigned; elected, Republican, Fifty-third Congress, vacancy, death, Charles O'Neill; reelected, Fifty-fourth thru Fifty-ninth Congresses 1893-1906; died, suicide, gunshot, June 1, 1906, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; interment, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
Job Titles:
- Majority Caucus Secretary / Majority Policy Committee Chairman
Job Titles:
- Majority Caucus Secretary
Walter Scott Alexander born March 13, 1847, farm, Wells Valley, Bedford (Fulton) County, Pennsylvania; son of John Bradley and Rebecca Moore Alexander; public school teacher, McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, Marietta, Ohio; engaged, printing, owner, editor, Fulton Republican; studied law, Congressman John Cessna, admitted Fulton County bar, 1870; engaged in that of legal profession; elected, District Attorney, Fulton County, 1877-1879; married, Nettie Louise Gibson, 1888, daughter, Maria Dickson Alexander; elected Pennsylvania State Senate, 1887-1890; resumed, legal practice; died, December 4, 1912 (aged 65) Fulton County, Pennsylvania, interment, McConnellsburg Presbyterian Cemetery, McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania.
Job Titles:
- Majority Caucus Administrator
- Members of First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry
William Anders Yeakle, born October 20, 1824, Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; son of Samuel and Lydia Anders Yeakle; common school education; engaged, farming; married, Caroline Hocker Yeakle, 1849; elected, Whitemarsh Township school board auditor, 1850-1868, unsuccessful republican campaign, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1870; elected, Republican, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1874-1876; died, August 17, 1888 (aged 63), interment, Union Cemetery, Whitemarsh, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.