U.S. Congressman. Successful in agricultural pursuits, he was auditor of Coshocton County, (1821-38), a member of the Ohio State House of Representatives, (1838-40), clerk of Coshocton County, (1843-51) and served as a Major General in the Ohio State Militia. In 1857, he was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-fifth Congress, serving until 1859. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he was probate judge of Coshocton County and engaged in the drug business until his death at age 75.
U.S. Congressman. Successful in agricultural pursuits, he was auditor of Coshocton County, (1821-38), a member of the Ohio State House of Representatives, (1838-40), clerk of Coshocton County, (1843-51) and served as a Major General in the Ohio State Militia. In 1857, he was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-fifth Congress, serving until 1859. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he was probate judge of Coshocton County and engaged in the drug business until his death at age 75.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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