Background
Curtin, Andrew Gregg was born on April 23, 1815 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Roland and Jean (Gregg) Curtin.
congressman Diplomat governor of Pennsylvania
Curtin, Andrew Gregg was born on April 23, 1815 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Roland and Jean (Gregg) Curtin.
Graduate Dickinson College, 1837.
Admitted to Pennsylvania bar, 1839. Secretary Pennsylvania, 1854. Ex-officio superintendent common schools Pennsylvania.
Governor Pennsylvania, 1860-1866.
Leader in support of Civil War. Father of Pennsylvania Reserve Corps.
Candidate for United States vice presidential nomination, 1868, lost to Schuyler Colfax. United States minister to Russia, 1869-1872.
Member United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, 47th-49th congresses, 1881-1887.
Member United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, 47th-49th congresses, 1881-1887.
Married Catherine Wilson, May 30, 1844.