David P. Reese

David Philip Reese was an American politician and lawyer from Pennsylvania. He served in the Pennsylvania [House of Representatives] from 1905 to 1906.

Early life

David Philip Reese was born on March 29, 1871, in Taylor, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Wyoming Seminary in Kingston. He graduated from Ohio Normal University.

Career

Reese was a lawyer and was elected solicitor of Plymouth and served in 1901, 1902 and 1904. In 1907, he began working as a corporate lawyer in Harrisburg. He represented railroads and utilities in legislative affairs.
Reese was elected as a Republican to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Luzerne [County, Pennsylvania|Luzerne County] from 1905 to 1906. He ran unsuccessfully for re-election in 1906.

Personal life

Reese married Ellen T. They had a son and daughter, David P. Reese [Jr.|David P. Jr.] and Catherine. His son David was also a state representative. He was a member of St. Stephens Episcopal Cathedral.
Reese died of pneumonia on April 16, 1935, at his home on Front Street in Harrisburg. He was buried in St. John's Cemetery in Shiremanstown.