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Ephraim Ralph Eckley
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 17th district |
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| In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1869 |
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| Preceded by | James R. Morris |
| Succeeded by | Jacob A. Ambler |
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the Jefferson & Carroll counties district |
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| In office December 4, 1843 – December 5, 1847 |
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| Preceded by | James Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | Alden J. Bennett |
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the Tuscarawas & Carroll counties district |
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| In office December 3, 1849 – January 4, 1852 |
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| Preceded by | Alden J. Bennett |
| Succeeded by | district eliminated |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the Carroll County district |
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| In office January 2, 1854 – January 6, 1856 |
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| Preceded by | Robert George |
| Succeeded by | Silas Potts |
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| Born | December 9, 1811 Mount Pleasant, Ohio |
| Died | March 27, 1908 (aged 96) Carrollton, Ohio |
| Resting place | Grand View Cemetery, Carrollton 40°34′09″N 81°04′55″W / 40.56917°N 81.08194°W |
| Political party | Republican Whig |
| Spouse | Martha L. Brown |
| Children | five |
| Alma mater | Vermillion Institute |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1863 |
| Rank | Brevet Brigadier General |
| Unit | 26th Ohio Infantry 80th Ohio Infantry |
Ephraim Ralph Eckley (born December 9, 1811 – died March 27, 1908) was an important figure in American history. He was a veteran of the American Civil War and served three terms as a U.S. Representative for Ohio. He was in Congress from 1863 to 1869.
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Ephraim Eckley's Early Life and Career
Ephraim Eckley was born near Mount Pleasant, Ohio. In 1816, when he was five years old, his family moved to Hayesville, Ohio.
He went to local schools and later graduated from Vermillion Institute in Hayesville. In 1833, he moved to Carrollton, Ohio and worked as a teacher.
Eckley decided to study law. He learned from a judge named William Johnston. In 1836, he passed his exams and became a lawyer, starting his practice in Carrollton.
Early Political Roles in Ohio
Ephraim Eckley was very active in Ohio politics. He served in the Ohio State Senate for several years, from 1843 to 1846, and again in 1849 and 1850.
He also served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1853 to 1855. In 1856, he was chosen as a delegate to the very first Republican National Convention in Philadelphia. This was an important meeting where the Republican Party was formally established.
Service During the Civil War
When the American Civil War began, Ephraim Eckley joined the Union Army. He became a Colonel and led soldiers in two different units: the 26th Ohio Infantry and later the 80th Ohio Infantry.
His leadership was recognized, and by the end of the war, he was given the honorary rank of Brevet Brigadier General. After his service, he left the army.
Life After the War and Later Years
After the Civil War, Eckley was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He served as a Republican for three terms, from March 4, 1863, to March 3, 1869. He chose not to run for re-election in 1868.
After his time in Congress, he went back to being a lawyer in Carrollton, Ohio. Ephraim Eckley passed away on March 27, 1908, in Carrollton. He was buried in Grand View Cemetery.
Eckley was married to Martha L. Brown, and together they had five children.
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