George W. Pepper

George Wharton Pepper
George Wharton Pepper
	Pepper in January 1922
United States Senator; from Pennsylvania
	In office; January 9, 1922 – March 3, 1927
Preceded by	Boies Penrose
Succeeded by	William Vare[a]
Member of the; Republican National Committee; from Pennsylvania
	In office; June 10, 1922 – May 12, 1928
Preceded by	Boies Penrose
Succeeded by	William Wallace Atterbury
Personal details
Born	March 16, 1867; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	May 24, 1961 (aged 94); Devon, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political party	Republican
	a.^ Vare was not permitted to qualify for the seat, though his defeat of Pepper in the primary election was recognized by the Senate. However, due to alleged election fraud, Vare was never seated, and a special election was held in 1930, which was won by Republican James Davis.

George Wharton Pepper (March 16, 1867 – May 24, 1961) was an American lawyer, law professor at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, Christian activist, and Republican politician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He represented Pennsylvania in the United States Senate, and founded the law firm of Pepper Hamilton.

George Wharton Pepper
Pepper in January 1922

United States Senator from Pennsylvania
In office January 9, 1922 – March 3, 1927
Preceded by	Boies Penrose
Succeeded by	William Vare^[a]
Member of the Republican National Committee from Pennsylvania
In office June 10, 1922 – May 12, 1928
Preceded by	Boies Penrose
Succeeded by	William Wallace Atterbury

Personal details
Born	(1867-03-16)March 16, 1867 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	May 24, 1961(1961-05-24) (aged 94) Devon, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political party	Republican
a.^ Vare was not permitted to qualify for the seat, though his defeat of Pepper in the primary election was recognized by the Senate. However, due to alleged election fraud, Vare was never seated, and a special election was held in 1930, which was won by Republican James Davis.