James Reed Hallowell facts for kids
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James Hallowell
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James Reed Hallowell
December 27, 1841 Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | June 24, 1898 (aged 56) Crawfordsville, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | DePauw University |
James Reed Hallowell (born December 27, 1841 – died June 24, 1898) was an important person from Kansas. He was a politician and also worked in the railroad business. People often called him "Prince Hal." He was also known because of comments made by another politician, Jerry Simpson, about Hallowell's "silk socks."
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Early Life and Family
James Hallowell was born into a well-known Quaker family in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. When he was young, his family moved to Parke County, Indiana. There, his father worked in the milling business.
Even as a boy, James was very independent and good at finding ways to succeed. He was studying at DePauw University when the American Civil War began.
Later, Hallowell married Semantha Montgomery (1848-1930). Her father was Issac Harrod Montgomery. James and Semantha had one son, Montgomery Hallowell, who became a lawyer in Chicago.
Military Service in the Civil War
When the Civil War started, James Hallowell joined the 11th Indiana volunteers. He served for 90 days and even saw some fighting during that time. He was one of only 13 scouts from his regiment who fought in a small but memorable battle at Kelley's Island on the Potomac.
After his first service ended, he joined the 31st Indiana Infantry Regiment as a lieutenant. He quickly became a captain. Because he served so well, he was promoted several times. He became a major, then a lieutenant colonel, and finally a colonel.
During the war, he was wounded twice at Fort Donelson. These injuries caused him pain for the rest of his life.
Life After the War and Politics
Soon after the war ended, James Hallowell moved to Baxter Springs, Kansas. He quickly became a leading figure in the state's Republican politics.
He was elected as a state senator and served four terms. Later, he was appointed as a United States attorney. This meant he worked for the government as a lawyer, and he was known for being very good at his job.
In 1879, he ran for Congress for the whole state of Kansas. He won the election, even though it was a tough year for his party. However, he was later removed from his seat after someone challenged his election.
In 1890, he ran for Congress again but lost to Jerry Simpson. Simpson was famously known as the "sockless statesman."
Political Career in Kansas
James Hallowell served in the Kansas House of Representatives in 1876. After that, he served in the Kansas State Senate in 1877 and 1879.
He won an election to the United States House of Representatives in 1878 as a Republican. But the Congress decided not to let him take his seat. This was because Kansas was only allowed to have three representatives in the House at that time.
Later Life and Legacy
James Hallowell passed away in Crawfordsville, Indiana, on June 24, 1898. He died from health problems related to consumption.
His funeral was held at the home of Mrs. Laura Doubleday. Many people attended, including citizens and soldiers from Pennsylvania, Kansas, and Indiana. The G.A.R. (a group for Civil War veterans) led the service. Chaplain J. B. Hamilton, who had been the chaplain for Hallowell's 31st regiment, conducted the funeral.
A town in Kansas, Hallowell, Kansas, is named after him.
See also
- List of members-elect of the United States House of Representatives who never took their seats
