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Edward K. Valentine
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| Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate | |
| In office June 30, 1890 – August 7, 1893 |
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| Preceded by | William P. Canaday |
| Succeeded by | Richard J. Bright |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska's 3rd district |
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| In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1885 |
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| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | George Washington Emery Dorsey |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska's at-large district |
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| In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1883 |
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| Preceded by | Thomas Jefferson Majors |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
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| Born | June 1, 1843 Keosauqua, Iowa |
| Died | April 11, 1916 (aged 72) Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
Edward Kimble Valentine (born June 1, 1843 – died April 11, 1916) was an American politician. He was a member of the Republican Party.
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About Edward K. Valentine
Edward Kimble Valentine was born in Keosauqua, Iowa. He went to local schools and learned how to be a printer. A printer is someone who sets type and operates a printing press.
Serving in the Civil War
During the Civil War, Edward Valentine joined the Union army. He served in the Sixty-seventh Regiment of the Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He was promoted to a second lieutenant. This is a junior officer rank in the army. He was then honorably discharged, meaning he left the army with a good record.
In the spring of 1863, he joined the army again. He became a private in the Seventh Iowa Volunteer Cavalry. He was later promoted to adjutant of his regiment. An adjutant is an administrative officer who helps a commanding officer. He served in the army until 1866.
Life in Nebraska
After the war, Edward Valentine moved to Omaha, Nebraska, in 1866. From 1869 to 1871, he worked for the United States land office in West Point, Nebraska. This office managed public lands.
He also studied law and became a lawyer in 1869. He started his own law practice in West Point.
Political Career
In 1875, Edward Valentine was elected as a judge. He served in the sixth judicial district. A judicial district is an area where a judge has authority.
He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Nebraska two times. He served from March 4, 1879, to March 3, 1885. During his time in Congress, he was the chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture. This committee deals with farming and food issues.
Later, he became the United States Senate Sergeant at Arms. He held this important role from June 30, 1890, to August 6, 1893. The Sergeant at Arms is the chief law enforcement and protocol officer for the U.S. Senate.
After his time in Washington D.C., he went back to practicing law in West Point. In 1908, he retired and moved to Chicago, Illinois. He passed away there in 1916. He was buried in Union Ridge Cemetery in Norwood Park, Illinois.
Honors
The town of Valentine, Nebraska, was named in his honor.
