U.S. Congressman. He apprenticed to learn the blacksmith’s trade and later was successful in agricultural pursuits. Entering politics, he was a member of the Indiana State Senate, (1854-58). In 1879, he was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-sixth Congress, serving until 1881. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he engaged in mercantile pursuits until his death.
U.S. Congressman. He apprenticed to learn the blacksmith’s trade and later was successful in agricultural pursuits. Entering politics, he was a member of the Indiana State Senate, (1854-58). In 1879, he was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-sixth Congress, serving until 1881. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he engaged in mercantile pursuits until his death.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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