Background
Acheson, Ernest Francis was born on September 19, 1855 in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Judge Alexander Wilson and Jane (Wishart) Acheson.
Acheson, Ernest Francis was born on September 19, 1855 in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Judge Alexander Wilson and Jane (Wishart) Acheson.
Graduate Washington and Jefferson College, 1875, honorary Master of Arts, 1889. Admitted to bar, 1877.
Owner and editor Washington (Pennsylvania) Daily Observer, from 1879, and of Daily Reporter, 1902-1912. President Pennsylvania Editorial Association, 1893-1894. Recording secretary National Editorial Association, 1893-1894.
Member 54th to 60th Congresses (1895-1909), 24th Pennsylvania District.
Married Jane B. Stewart, November 22, 1882.