U.S. Congressman. Born in Montpelier, Vermont, he studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1845, moved to Plover, Wisconsin and commenced the practice of law. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, (1852-53) and judge of the circuit court, (1854-75). In 1875, he elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fourth Congress, serving until 1877. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he resumed the practice of law in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, until his death at age 79.
U.S. Congressman. Born in Montpelier, Vermont, he studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1845, moved to Plover, Wisconsin and commenced the practice of law. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, (1852-53) and judge of the circuit court, (1854-75). In 1875, he elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fourth Congress, serving until 1877. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he resumed the practice of law in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, until his death at age 79.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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