Edward Nothnagle (November 20, 1866 – February 14, 1938) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Republican member of the

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for Delaware County from 1926 to 1936.

Early life

Nothnagle was born in Chester, Pennsylvania to William and Barbara Weis Nothnagle and was educated in the public schools.

Career

Nothnagle worked as a painter and decorator. He was elected to the Chester city council. He was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for Delaware County by special election on January 5, 1926 to serve the remainder of the 1925 term after the resignation of

Walter H. Craig Walter Hibshman Craig (February 24, 1880 – November 25, 1937) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for Delaware County from 1923 to 1925. Early life Craig w ...

. He was sworn into office on January 13, 1926 and served 5 consecutive terms until 1936. He was not a candidate for reelection to the House for the 1937 term. He died in Chester, Pennsylvania and is interred at the Chester Rural Cemetery. Edward Nothnagle grave

Personal life

He was married to Margaret Goff. He was a member of the

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Chester Lodge #236, Woodmen of the World and the Elks.

References

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