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Richard Sprigg Canby | |
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| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's4th district | |
| In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Vance |
| Succeeded by | Moses Bledso Corwin |
| Member of theOhio House of Representatives from theHardin &Logan County district | |
| In office December 1, 1845 – December 6, 1846 | |
| Preceded by | John F. Henckle |
| Succeeded by | William Lawrence |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1808-09-30)September 30, 1808 |
| Died | July 27, 1895(1895-07-27) (aged 86) |
| Resting place | Have Hill Cemetery |
| Political party | Whig |
| Alma mater | Miami University |
Richard Sprigg Canby (September 30, 1808 – July 27, 1895) was aU.S. Representative fromOhio.
Born inLebanon, Ohio, Canby completed preparatory studies.He attendedMiami University,Oxford, Ohio, from 1826 to 1828.He engaged in mercantile pursuits and while thus employed studied law.He wasadmitted to the bar about 1840 and commenced practice inBellefontaine, Ohio.He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1845 and 1846.
Canby was elected as aWhig to theThirtieth Congress (March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849).He engaged in agricultural pursuits.Upon its formation in 1856 affiliated with theRepublican Party.He moved toOlney, Illinois, in 1863, where he resumed the practice of law.
Canby was elected judge of the second judicial circuit court of Illinois in 1867 and served for several years.He again resumed the practice of his profession in Olney.Discontinued active business pursuits in 1882, and lived in retirement until his death.He died inOlney, Illinois, July 27, 1895.He was interred in Haven Hill Cemetery.
This article incorporatespublic domain material fromBiographical Directory of the United States Congress.Federal government of the United States.
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromOhio's 4th congressional district 1847–1849 | Succeeded by |
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