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Carman Adam Newcomb
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 2nd district |
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| In office March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1869 |
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| Preceded by | Henry T. Blow |
| Succeeded by | Gustavus A. Finkelnburg |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives | |
| In office 1865-1866 |
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| Born | July 1, 1830 Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Died | April 6, 1902 (aged 71) St. Louis, Missouri, USA |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer, Judge, Marshal |
Carman Adam Newcomb (born July 1, 1830 – died April 6, 1902) was an important American politician, lawyer, and judge from the 1800s. He lived in both Iowa and Missouri.
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Carman Newcomb's Journey: From Lawyer to Politician
Carman Newcomb was born in Mercer, Pennsylvania. After finishing his early studies, he moved to Kentucky. Later, he moved to Shreveport, Louisiana. There, he studied law and became a lawyer.
In 1854, he moved to West Union, Iowa. He started working as a lawyer there. From 1855 to 1860, he served as a judge for the circuit court in Fayette County, Iowa.
Serving During the Civil War
When the American Civil War began, Carman Newcomb joined the army. He became a captain in the 3rd Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He served from 1861 until 1862. He had to leave the army because he became ill.
Life in Missouri and Political Career
After leaving the army, Newcomb moved to Vineland, Missouri. He continued his work as a lawyer. He became a member of the Missouri House of Representatives in 1865 and 1866. This is part of Missouri's state government.
In 1866, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives. This is a big part of the U.S. government in Washington D.C. He was a member of the Republican Party. He served in Congress from 1867 to 1869. He did not run for re-election in 1868.
After his time in Congress, Newcomb became a United States Marshal. He worked for the eastern district of Missouri from 1869 to 1875. A U.S. Marshal helps enforce federal laws. In 1870, he also worked as a census enumerator in St. Louis, Missouri. This means he helped count people for the government. He then went back to practicing law.
Later Life and Legacy
Carman Newcomb passed away in St. Louis on April 6, 1902. He was 71 years old. His body was cremated, and his ashes were placed in a special spot called a columbarium.
He had a son named Carman Adams Newcomb Jr. One of his grandchildren is Patricia Newcomb. She is an American producer and publicist.
