US Congressman. During the Civil War, he served in Company E, 12th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry and was brevetted a Major in 1865. After the war, he studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice at Clinton, Illinois. In 1895, he was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-fourth and to the four succeeding Congresses, serving until 1905. From 1905 to 1909, he served as Commissioner of Pensions and was a banker realty owner agent. Vespasian Warner Public Library Clinton, Illinois, is named in his honor.
US Congressman. During the Civil War, he served in Company E, 12th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry and was brevetted a Major in 1865. After the war, he studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice at Clinton, Illinois. In 1895, he was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-fourth and to the four succeeding Congresses, serving until 1905. From 1905 to 1909, he served as Commissioner of Pensions and was a banker realty owner agent. Vespasian Warner Public Library Clinton, Illinois, is named in his honor.
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