U.S. Congressman. Relocating to Kansas, in 1877, he engaged in banking and manufacturing. He was Mayor of Lawrence, Kansas, (1881-85), a member of Kansas House of Representatives, in 1887 and a member of the State Senate in 1895. In 1899, he was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-sixth Congress and to the next three succeeding Congresses, serving until 1907. Not a candidate for re-nomination resumed his previous business interest until his death at age 80.
U.S. Congressman. Relocating to Kansas, in 1877, he engaged in banking and manufacturing. He was Mayor of Lawrence, Kansas, (1881-85), a member of Kansas House of Representatives, in 1887 and a member of the State Senate in 1895. In 1899, he was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-sixth Congress and to the next three succeeding Congresses, serving until 1907. Not a candidate for re-nomination resumed his previous business interest until his death at age 80.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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