The Civil Rights Act of 1875

Alfred C. Harmer

(August 8, 1825 — March 6, 1900) Alred Crout Harmer was a businessman and politician. Harmer was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania in 1825. After completing his education at Germantown Academy, he worked as a shoe manufacturer, and later engaged in various industries including the railroad industry, shipping, and coal production. Harmer was first elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives and served from March 4, 1871 to March 3, 1875. He was again elected to Congress and served a second time from March 4, 1877 until his death in March 1900. [Source: “Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774 - Present,” available at https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H000215]

Member of Pennsylvania Delegation - The Civil Rights Act of 1875 [this display].

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