Francis J. Myers

Francis John Myers (December 18, 1901 – July 5, 1956) was an American teacher, lawyer, and Democratic Party politician.

[1] His father was a post office employee in Philadelphia for forty years, holding the position of chief auditor upon his retirement.

[1] From 1923 to 1927, Myers served as an instructor in Latin, English, and ancient history at St. Joseph's Preparatory School.

[2] He became active in Democratic politics, and was a member of the successful campaign of George Earle for Governor of Pennsylvania.

[1] He received just below 50% of the vote in the general election, defeating Republican J. Howard Berry and Congressman Stack, who ran on the Royal Oak ticket.

In 1942, he won a third term after defeating Republican businessman William Sylk by a ten percentage point margin.