Member Biography
Aaron Lyle
Portrait, Lyle Family Genealogy, p 104 Pa. State Lib.
| Sessions | Office | Position | District | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1802-1803 | 15 | Democratic-Republican | ||
| 1803-1804 | 15 | Democratic-Republican |
COUNTIES: Washington
Biography
11/17/1759 - 09/24/1825
Aaron Lyle (Democratic-Republican15) Washington County 1802-1804
Early Life:
Aaron Lyle, born November 17, 1759, Mount Bethel, Northampton County, Province of Pennsylvania, British Colonial America; common school education; engaged, agricultural pursuits; enlisted, age 16, sergeant, 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment, Flying Camp, service at Fort Washington and Long Island, Revolutionary War, 1776; elected, Democratic-Republican, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, 1798-1802; elected, Democratic-Republican, Pennsylvania State Senate 1802-1804; unsuccessful campaign, United States House of Representatives, 1804; elected, Democratic-Republican, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, 1805-1806; elected, commissioner of Washington County, Pennsylvania, 1806-1809; elected, Republican, United States House of Representatives, 1809-1817; resumed agricultural pursuits; trustee, Jefferson College, (now Washington and Jefferson) Washington, Pennsylvania, 1802-1822; died, September 24, 1825, Cross Creek, Washington County, Pennsylvania; interment, Cross Creek Cemetery, Cross Creek, Washington County, Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Politics:
Elected, Democratic-Republican, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives 1797-1801.
Elected, Democratic-Republican, Pennsylvania State Senate, 15th district, Washington County, 1802-1804.
Elected, Democratic-Republican, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, 1805-1806.
Elected, commissioner, Washington County, Pennsylvania, 1806-1809.
Continued Government Service/National Politics:
Unsuccessful campaign, United States House of Representatives, Special Election, 10th district, 1804.
Elected, Republican, United States House of Representatives, Eleventh, Twelfth, Thirteenth, Fourteenth Congresses, 1809-1817.
Pennsylvania House of Representatives Biography:
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Cited:
Cox, Harold. "Senate Members "L"". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
A New Nation Votes (tufts.edu)
Aaron Lyle (1759-1825) - Find a Grave Memorial
After 2 session(s) serving in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Aaron Lyle went on to serve in congress