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Addison S. McClure
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 18th district |
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| In office March 4, 1881 – March 3, 1883 |
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| Preceded by | Jonathan T. Updegraff |
| Succeeded by | William McKinley |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 17th district |
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| In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897 |
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| Preceded by | James A. D. Richards |
| Succeeded by | John A. McDowell |
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| Born | October 10, 1839 Wooster, Ohio |
| Died | April 17, 1903 (aged 63) Wooster, Ohio |
| Resting place | Wooster Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary L. Brigham |
| Children | one son |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service |  Union Army |
| Years of service | April, 1861 - August, 1864 |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Unit |  16th Ohio Infantry |
Addison Smith McClure (born October 10, 1839 – died April 17, 1903) was an important person from Ohio. He served as a U.S. Representative, which means he helped make laws for the country.
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Early Life and Education
Addison McClure was born in Wooster, Ohio. He went to college at Jefferson College in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. After college, he studied law. He learned how to be a lawyer in the office of Martin Welker. In 1861, he officially became a lawyer and started working in Wooster.
Serving in the Civil War
When the American Civil War began in April 1861, Addison McClure joined the Army. He started as a private, which is the lowest rank. Later that year, in October, he was chosen to be a captain. He led a group of soldiers in the Sixteenth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
In December 1862, during a big battle called the Vicksburg Campaign, he was captured. He was held as a prisoner of war until May 1863. He was released in a prisoner exchange. He continued to serve in the Army until August 1864.
A Career in Public Service
After his time in the Army, Addison McClure continued to serve his community. In 1867, he became the recorder for Wayne County, Ohio. This meant he was in charge of keeping official records for the county.
He was also appointed postmaster of Wooster in 1867. This job meant he was in charge of the local post office. He was chosen for this role again in 1872 and 1876. He also helped the Republican Party. He was chosen to be a representative at their big national meetings in 1868 and 1876.
Life in Congress
Addison McClure was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a Republican. He served in the Forty-seventh Congress from March 4, 1881, to March 3, 1883. He was not chosen again in the next election.
However, he was elected to Congress again later. He served in the Fifty-fourth Congress from March 4, 1895, to March 3, 1897. After this term, he was not reelected. He then went back to working as a lawyer.
Later Life and Family
Addison McClure married Mary L. Brigham on September 26, 1866. She was from Vienna Township, Michigan. They had one son together.
Addison Smith McClure passed away in Wooster, Ohio, on April 17, 1903. He was buried in the Wooster Cemetery.
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Captain rank insignia of the Union Army
