Representative James Wolfenden

James Wolfenden served as a Representative from Pennsylvania in the United States Congress from 1927 to 1947. A member of the Republican Party, James Wolfenden contributed to the legislative process during 10 terms in office.

James Wolfenden’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, James Wolfenden participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

James Paine Wolfenden (July 25, 1889 – April 8, 1949) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. James Wolfenden was born in Cardington, Pennsylvania. He attended Friends’ Central School and Penn Charter Academy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was engaged in the manufacture of cotton and woolen goods in Cardington, Pennsylvania. He was elected to the 70th United States Congress as a Republican to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Thomas S. Butler. He was reelected to the 71st United States Congress in 1928 and the eight succeeding Congresses. He did not run in 1946. He died in Philadelphia.