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 |
| Died | April 27, 1941 (aged 80) La Crosse, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
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.