Walter McNichols
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 22nd district
In office
1911–1914
Preceded byEdward Francis Blewitt
Succeeded byWilliam M. Lynch
Personal details
BornJanuary 10, 1863
Scranton, Pennsylvania
DiedJanuary 11, 1924 (aged 61)
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Political partyRepublican
Military service
Branch/servicePennsylvania National Guard

Walter McNichols (January 10, 1863 – January 11, 1924) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1911 to 1914.

Background

McNichols was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in 1863. He attended local public schools.

McNichols worked at his father's grocery story and for the United States Postal Service. He later served in the Pennsylvania National Guard. McNichols established the Retail Merchants Association and operated his father's store. He was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 22nd district in November 1910, succeeding Edward Francis Blewitt.[1] McNichols served until 1914, and was defeated for re-election by William M. Lynch.[2] McNichols later served as acting Commissioner of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.[3][4][5]

He died of a heart attack on January 11, 1924.

References

  1. ↑ Senate, Pennsylvania General Assembly (1912). Journal of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  2. ↑ "William M Lynch". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2020-07-10.
  3. ↑ "Walter McNichols". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2020-07-10.
  4. ↑ "Death Notice, Walter McNichols- Scranton Republican Jan 12 1924". The Tribune. 1924-01-12. p. 17. Retrieved 2020-07-10.
  5. ↑ Commission, United States Civil Service (1894). Official Register of the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office.
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