US Congressman. In 1849, he was a professor at Farmer's College near Cincinnati, and graduated from the Cincinnati Law School in 1852. He moved to the Oregon Territory in 1852 and commenced the practice of law in Salem. In 1853, he became clerk of the Territorial Legislature, prosecuting attorney of Marion County, 1860 to 1862, associate judge of the State Supreme Court, 1864 to 1866 and 1868 to 1870. He was elected as a Republican to the Forty-third Congress and served from 1873 until his death.
US Congressman. In 1849, he was a professor at Farmer's College near Cincinnati, and graduated from the Cincinnati Law School in 1852. He moved to the Oregon Territory in 1852 and commenced the practice of law in Salem. In 1853, he became clerk of the Territorial Legislature, prosecuting attorney of Marion County, 1860 to 1862, associate judge of the State Supreme Court, 1864 to 1866 and 1868 to 1870. He was elected as a Republican to the Forty-third Congress and served from 1873 until his death.
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