U.S. Congressman. In 1830, he moved to St. Louis, Missouri, studed at the St. Louis University, plus engaged in the paint and oil business. He was a member of the State Senate (1854-58) and President Abraham Lincoln appointed him Minister Resident to Venezuela, (1861-62). In 1863, he was elected as an Unconditional Unionist to the Thirty-eighth Congress and as a Republican to the Thirty-ninth Congress, serving until 1867. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he resumed his former business pursuits and was appointed by President U.S. Grant Ambassator to Brazil, serving (1869-71). In 1874, he was elected a member of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia and served until his death at age 58.
U.S. Congressman. In 1830, he moved to St. Louis, Missouri, studed at the St. Louis University, plus engaged in the paint and oil business. He was a member of the State Senate (1854-58) and President Abraham Lincoln appointed him Minister Resident to Venezuela, (1861-62). In 1863, he was elected as an Unconditional Unionist to the Thirty-eighth Congress and as a Republican to the Thirty-ninth Congress, serving until 1867. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he resumed his former business pursuits and was appointed by President U.S. Grant Ambassator to Brazil, serving (1869-71). In 1874, he was elected a member of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia and served until his death at age 58.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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