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Ezekiel Silas Sampson
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 6th district |
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| In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1879 |
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| Preceded by | William Loughridge |
| Succeeded by | James Weaver |
| Member of the Iowa Senate | |
| In office 1866 |
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| Born | December 6, 1831 Huron County, Ohio, US |
| Died | October 7, 1892 (aged 60) Sigourney, Iowa, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer, Judge |
Ezekiel Silas Sampson (born December 6, 1831 – died October 7, 1892) was an important person in American history. He was a lawyer, a prosecutor (someone who brings legal cases against people), an officer in the American Civil War, a judge, and a Republican Congressman for two terms from Iowa's 6th congressional district.
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Early Life of Ezekiel Sampson
Ezekiel Silas Sampson was born in Huron County, Ohio, in 1831. When he was about 12 years old, in 1843, his family moved to Keokuk County, Iowa. There, he went to public schools.
Later, he continued his education at Howe’s Academy and Knox College. He decided to study law. In 1856, he passed his exams and became a lawyer. He started his law practice in Sigourney, Iowa. From 1856 to 1858, he worked as the prosecuting attorney for Keokuk County.
Sampson's Career and Public Service
Serving in the Civil War
When the American Civil War began, Ezekiel Sampson joined the Union Army. In 1861, he became a captain in the 5th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He was later promoted to lieutenant colonel in the same regiment. He served bravely until 1864, when his time in the army ended.
After the War: Law and Judgeship
After the war, Sampson returned to Sigourney and continued his law practice. In 1866, he became a member of the Iowa Senate, which is part of Iowa's state government. From 1867 to 1875, he served as a judge for the sixth district of Iowa.
Becoming a Congressman
In 1874, Ezekiel Sampson was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He represented Iowa's 6th congressional district as a Republican. He served in the 44th United States Congress.
He was re-elected in 1876 for a second term and served in the 45th United States Congress. When he ran for a third term in 1878, he lost the election. James B. Weaver, a candidate from the Greenback Party, won instead. Sampson served in Congress from March 4, 1875, to March 3, 1879.
Later Life and Death
After his time in Congress, Sampson went back to practicing law in Sigourney. He continued to work as a lawyer until he passed away on October 7, 1892. He was buried at West Cemetery in Sigourney, Iowa.
