Jonathan Knight (railroader)
Jonathan Knight (November 22, 1787 – November 22, 1858) was an American politician who served as an Opposition Party member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 20th congressional district from 1855 to 1857. He also served as a member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 20th district from 1822 to 1828. He was a civil engineer who worked on the National Road and as the first chief engineer of B&O Railroad.
Jonathan Knight | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 20th district | |
| In office March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1857 | |
| Preceded by | John L. Dawson |
| Succeeded by | William Montgomery |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 20th district | |
| In office 1822-1828 | |
| Preceded by | Rees Hill |
| Succeeded by | Isaac Leet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 22, 1787 Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | November 22, 1858 (aged 71) East Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Opposition |
| Occupation | Civil engineer |
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