U.S. Congressman. He moved to Indiana, with his parents in 1837, later engaged in mercantile pursuits in Noblesville, Indiana, in 1850 and also was in the grain-elevator and pork-packing business. In 1875, he was elected as a Republican to the Forty-fourth and Forty-fifth Congresses, serving until 1879. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he resumed his previous business interests until his death at age 78.
U.S. Congressman. He moved to Indiana, with his parents in 1837, later engaged in mercantile pursuits in Noblesville, Indiana, in 1850 and also was in the grain-elevator and pork-packing business. In 1875, he was elected as a Republican to the Forty-fourth and Forty-fifth Congresses, serving until 1879. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he resumed his previous business interests until his death at age 78.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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