David W. Dennis

A Representative from Indiana. Born in Washington, D. C. , June 7, 1912. Graduated from Sidwell Friends School, Washington, D. C. , 1929. A. B. , Earlham College, Richmond, Ind. , 1933. LL. B. (now J. D. ), Harvard Law School, 1936. Admitted to the bar in 1935 and commenced practice in Richmond, Ind. In 1936. Prosecuting attorney, Wayne County, Ind. , 1939-1943. Enlisted in the United States Army, 1944-1946, commissioned first lieutenant, JAG department, and served in the Pacific. Elected State representative from Wayne County to Indiana general assembly, 1947-1949. Joint State representative, Wayne and Union Counties, 1953-1959. Elected as a Republican to the Ninety-first and to the two succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1969-January 3, 1975). Unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1974 to the Ninety-fourth Congress. Resumed the practice of law in Richmond, Ind. Was a resident of Richmond, Ind. , until his death there on January 6, 1999. Interment in Earlham Cemetery, Richmond, Ind.