Herman P. Goebel

Herman Philip Goebel (April 5, 1853 – May 4, 1930) was an American lawyer and politician who served four terms as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1903 to 1911.

Herman P. Goebel
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1911
Preceded by	Jacob H. Bromwell
Succeeded by	Alfred G. Allen
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the Hamilton County district
In office January 3, 1876 – January 6, 1878 Serving with nine others
Preceded by	ten others
Succeeded by	nine others
Personal details
Born	(1853-04-05)April 5, 1853 Cincinnati, Ohio
Died	May 4, 1930(1930-05-04) (aged 77) Cincinnati, Ohio
Resting place	Spring Grove Cemetery
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Cincinnati Law School

Early life

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Goebel attended public schools. He was graduated from the Cincinnati Law School in 1872.

Career

He was admitted to the bar in 1874 and commenced practice in Cincinnati. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1875 and 1876. He served as judge of the probate court of Hamilton County 1884–1890.

Goebel was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-eighth and to the three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1903 – March 4, 1911). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1910 to the Sixty-second Congress.

He engaged in the practice of his profession until his death.

Personal life

Goebel died in Cincinnati, on May 4, 1930. He was interred in Spring Grove Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "Herman P. Goebel (id: G000251)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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