Colman had a lifelong passion for agriculture. After relocating to St. Louis, he established an agricultural journal called Colman's Rural World. A Democrat, Colman served on the Board of Alderman for two years & spent another two years in the Missouri State Legislature. In 1873 he was elected lieutenant governor. President Cleveland officially appointed Colman the first Secretary of Agriculture.
Colman had a lifelong passion for agriculture. After relocating to St. Louis, he established an agricultural journal called Colman's Rural World. A Democrat, Colman served on the Board of Alderman for two years & spent another two years in the Missouri State Legislature. In 1873 he was elected lieutenant governor. President Cleveland officially appointed Colman the first Secretary of Agriculture.
Bio by: Connie Nisinger
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