John J. Esch
John Jacob Esch (March 20, 1861 - April 27, 1941) was an American attorney and member of the United States House of Representatives from 1899-1921 serving as a Republican. He was born near Norwalk, Wisconsin. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1882 and in 1887, was admitted to the bar. He was a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission from 1921-1927. In 1928, President Calvin Coolidge granted him a recess appointment pending his confirmation to a second term, however the Senate rejected 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.
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