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Jasper Packard
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's At-large district |
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| In office 1873–1875 |
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| Preceded by | Jonathan Jennings (1823) |
| Succeeded by | District inactive |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 11th district |
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| In office March 4, 1869 – March 3, 1873 |
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| Preceded by | John P. C. Shanks |
| Succeeded by | James L. Evans |
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| Born | February 1, 1832 Austintown, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | December 13, 1899 (aged 67) Lafayette, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
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| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Jasper Packard (born February 1, 1832 – died December 13, 1899) was an American lawyer and politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives for Indiana, representing two different areas.
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Early Life and Learning
Jasper Packard was born in Austintown, Ohio. When he was three years old, his family moved to Indiana. He went to local public schools and later graduated from the University of Michigan in 1855.
A Life of Service
From Teacher to Lawyer
After college, Jasper Packard became a teacher. He settled in La Porte, Indiana. He also studied law and became a lawyer in 1861.
Serving in the Civil War
During the Civil War, Packard joined the Union Army. He started as a private soldier. He quickly earned promotions, becoming a first lieutenant in 1862. Later that year, he became a captain. He also served as a lieutenant colonel and was promoted to colonel in 1865.
After the war, he worked as the Auditor for La Porte County from 1866 to 1869.
A Politician in Congress
Packard was a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives three times. He served from March 4, 1869, to March 3, 1875.
While in Congress, he led important committees. He was the chairman of the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of State. He also chaired the Committee on Private Land Claims. He chose not to run for re-election in 1874.
Later Years
After his time in Congress, Packard worked in the newspaper business. Later, on July 1, 1899, he was chosen to be the leader of the State soldiers' home in Lafayette, Indiana. This home provided care for soldiers.
Death
Jasper Packard passed away in Lafayette, Indiana, on December 13, 1899, at the age of 67. He was buried in the Soldiers' Home Cemetery.
