William H. Wade
William Henry Wade (November 3, 1835 – January 13, 1911) was an American politician. He was a soldier in the Union Army and a U.S. Representative from Missouri.
William H. Wade | |
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From 1905's Official Manual of the State of Missouri | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 13th district | |
In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1891 | |
Preceded by | Robert W. Fyan |
Succeeded by | Robert W. Fyan |
Personal details | |
Born | Springfield, Ohio, U.S. | November 3, 1835
Died | January 13, 1911 75) Springfield, Missouri, U.S. | (aged
Resting place | Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Antioch College |
Occupation | Politician |
Early life
Wade was born near Springfield, in Clark County, Ohio on November 3, 1835.[1] He attended the common schools, Grove Academy.
Wade attended Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
Career
Wade was a farmer. He engaged in agricultural pursuits.
On April 17, 1861, during the Civil War, Wade enlisted in the Union Army. Wade was mustered out on April 26, 1866.[2]
In May 1866, Wade moved to Missouri and resumed agricultural pursuits.
In 1881, Wade served as member of the State house of representatives until 1884.
Wade was elected as a Republican to the Forty-ninth, Fiftieth, and Fifty-first Congresses (March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1891). He served as chairman of the Committee on Labor (Fifty-first Congress). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the Fifty-second Congress. He again engaged in agricultural pursuits.
Death
Wade died in Springfield, Missouri on January 13, 1911. He was interred in Maple Park Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri.[3]
References
- "politicalgraveyard.com, Nov 3 William H. Wade". Retrieved Nov 28, 2016.
- "politicalgraveyard.com, Nov 3 William H. Wade". Retrieved Nov 28, 2016.
- "findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 7874080". Retrieved Nov 28, 2016.
External links
- United States Congress. "William H. Wade (id: W000008)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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Preceded by Robert W. Fyan |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 13th congressional district 1885-1891 |
Succeeded by Robert W. Fyan |