John J. Esch
John J. Esch | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 7th district | |
| In office March 4, 1899 – March 3, 1921 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Griffin |
| Succeeded by | Joseph D. Beck |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 20, 1861 Norwalk, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | April 27, 1941 (aged 80) La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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John Jacob Esch (March 20, 1861 – April 27, 1941) was an American lawyer and Republican politician from La Crosse, Wisconsin. He served 22 years as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Wisconsin's 7th congressional district from 1899 to 1921. He was a member of the federal 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.