Douglas Elliott | |
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| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromPennsylvania's18th district | |
| In office April 26, 1960 – June 19, 1960 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Simpson |
| Succeeded by | Irving Whalley |
| Member of thePennsylvania Senate from the33rd district | |
| In office January 1, 1957[1] – May 4, 1960[2] | |
| Preceded by | Donald McPherson, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Elmer Hawbaker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Douglas Hemphill Elliott (1921-06-03)June 3, 1921 |
| Died | June 19, 1960(1960-06-19) (aged 39) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Rachell Ella Peirson |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1941 - 1945 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Douglas Hemphill Elliott (June 3, 1921 – June 19, 1960) was aRepublican member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromPennsylvania.
Elliott was born inPhiladelphia,Pennsylvania. He attended the schools of Philadelphia and graduated from theHaverford School in 1938. He attended theUniversity of Virginia from 1938 to 1940.[3]
DuringWorld War II, Elliott served in theUnited States Navy from 1941 until he was discharged as achief petty officer in 1945. He worked for insurance companies from 1945 to 1952. Elliott served as director of public relations of theFranklin Institute in Philadelphia from 1950 to 1952. He served as vice president ofWilson College inChambersburg, Pennsylvania, from 1952 to 1960. Elliott was elected to thePennsylvania State Senate in 1956, and served until he was elected to theEighty-sixth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death ofRichard Simpson and served from April 26, 1960, until his death on June 19, 1960.
On June 19, 1960, Elliott killed himself bycarbon monoxide poisoning inHorse Valley, Pennsylvania.[4][5]
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromPennsylvania's 18th congressional district 1960 | Succeeded by |
| Pennsylvania State Senate | ||
| Preceded by | Member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the33rd District 1957–1960 | Succeeded by |
