Daniel Parkhurst Leadbetter facts for kids

Daniel Parkhurst Leadbetter (born September 10, 1797 – died February 26, 1870) was an important person from Ohio. He served as a U.S. Representative for two terms in the 1830s and 1840s. Later in his life, he was a captain during the American Civil War. He lived in Millersburg, Ohio, where his family became very well-known.

About Daniel Leadbetter

Daniel Leadbetter was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on September 10, 1797. He went to local schools. In 1816, he moved to Ohio and settled in Steubenville, Ohio. There, he studied law. By 1821, he became a lawyer and started his own law practice in Steubenville.

In 1821, Daniel also joined the Ohio Militia as a captain. He moved to Millersburg, Ohio, in 1828 and kept working as a lawyer. He was also a quartermaster for the Ohio Militia in 1831. From 1831 to 1836, he worked as the county recorder.

Serving in Congress

Daniel Leadbetter was elected to the United States Congress as a member of the Democratic Party. He served in the 25th and 26th Congresses, from March 4, 1837, to March 3, 1841. He decided not to run for re-election in 1840.

After his time in Congress, he went back to being a lawyer. He also worked in farming and raised livestock. In 1851, he was part of the group that wrote Ohio's new state constitution. In 1862, he served as a captain in the American Civil War.

Daniel Parkhurst Leadbetter passed away in Millersburg, Ohio, on February 26, 1870. He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. His family, including his brother Moses Leadbetter, owned a large part of Millersburg and were important figures in the town for many years.

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