Latimer W. Ballou | |
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 Ballou, 1865–1880 | |
| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1881 | |
| Preceded by | James M. Pendleton |
| Succeeded by | Jonathan Chace |
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| Born | (1812-03-01)March 1, 1812 |
| Died | May 9, 1900(1900-05-09) (aged 88) |
| Nationality | American |
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Latimer Whipple Ballou (March 1, 1812 – May 9, 1900) was aU.S. Representative fromRhode Island.
Latimer Whipple Ballou was born inCumberland, Rhode Island on March 1, 1812.[1] He attended the public schools and the local academies in his native town.He moved toCambridge, Massachusetts, in 1828 and learned the art of printing at the University Press.He was instrumental in establishing the Cambridge Press in 1835 and continued in the printing business until 1842, when he moved toWoonsocket, Rhode Island.He engaged in banking in 1850.He was active in the organization of theRepublican Party in 1856.He served as delegate to the Republican National Convention at Philadelphia in 1872.
Ballou was elected as aRepublican to theForty-fourth,Forty-fifth andForty-sixth Congresses (March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1881).He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1880.He engaged in his former business pursuits until his death inWoonsocket, Rhode Island, May 9, 1900.[2]He was interred in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Johnson, Rossiter, ed. (1906). "Ballou, Latimer Whipple".The Biographical Dictionary of America. Vol. 1. Boston: American Biographical Society. p. 201.| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromRhode Island's 2nd congressional district 1875–1881 | Succeeded by |
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