United States Representative Directory

Jacob Erdman

Jacob Erdman served as a representative for Pennsylvania (1845-1847).

Democratic
Pennsylvania
District 6
Former

Pennsylvania

Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Pennsylvania

Representing constituents across the Pennsylvania delegation.

District District 6

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1845-1847

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Jacob Erdman (February 22, 1801 – July 20, 1867) was an American politician who served one term as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania from 1845 to 1847.

As a member of the Democratic Party representing Pennsylvania, Jacob Erdman contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office. Jacob Erdman’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history, participating in the democratic process and representing the interests of constituents.