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Charles Nelson Lamison
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 5th district |
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| In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1875 |
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| Preceded by | William Mungen |
| Succeeded by | Americus V. Rice |
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| Born | 1826 Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | April 24, 1896 (aged 69–70) Topeka, Kansas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
Charles Nelson Lamison (born 1826 – died April 24, 1896) was an important American politician, soldier, and lawyer. He served as a United States congressman for Ohio for two terms. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1871 to 1875.
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Early Life and Career
Charles Nelson Lamison was born in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. In 1836, he moved with his father to Dalton, Ohio. There, he received private lessons for his early education.
He decided to study law and became a lawyer in 1848. He started his law practice in Dalton. In 1852, he moved to Lima, Ohio. He continued his law work there.
In 1853, he was elected as the prosecuting attorney for Allen County, Ohio. A prosecuting attorney is a lawyer who works for the government. Their job is to bring legal cases against people accused of crimes. He lost his reelection in 1855 but was elected again in 1857.
Serving in the Civil War
When the American Civil War began, Lamison joined the Union Army. He was chosen as the first captain of Company F of the 12th Ohio Infantry. He served in Northern Virginia.
Later, he helped create the 81st Ohio Infantry. He was appointed as a major in this group. A major is a military officer rank, higher than a captain.
Becoming a Congressman
After the war ended, Charles Lamison went back to practicing law in Lima. In 1866, he tried to become a member of the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat, but he did not win.
However, in 1870, Lamison was elected to the House of Representatives. He served from 1871 to 1875. He decided not to run for reelection in 1874.
Later Career and Death
After his time in Congress, Lamison worked as a lawyer for several railroad companies. In 1892, he was appointed as a United States land commissioner. This job meant he managed government land, and his office was in Dodge City, Kansas.
Charles Nelson Lamison passed away in Topeka, Kansas, on April 24, 1896. He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in Lima, Ohio.
