Ludwig WORMAN, Congress, PA (1761-1822)

WORMAN, Ludwig, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Tinicum Township, Bucks County, Pa., in 1761; received a limited schooling; learned the tanning business; moved to Earl Township, Berks County, Pa., in 1784 and established a tannery; elected as a Federalist to the Seventeenth Congress and served from March 4, 1821, until his death; unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1822 to the Eighteenth Congress; died in Earl Township, Berks County, Pa., October 17, 1822; interment in Earl Township Cemetery.

Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present