U.S. Congressman. He taught school in Ohio, moved to West Virginia, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1874 and commenced to practice law in Webster Springs. He was a member of the Webster Springs Town Council and a member of the West Virginia State House of Delegates, (1884-88). In 1897, he was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-fifth Congress, serving until 1899. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he resumed the practice of law until his death at age 62.
U.S. Congressman. He taught school in Ohio, moved to West Virginia, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1874 and commenced to practice law in Webster Springs. He was a member of the Webster Springs Town Council and a member of the West Virginia State House of Delegates, (1884-88). In 1897, he was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-fifth Congress, serving until 1899. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he resumed the practice of law until his death at age 62.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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