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John Nicholas William Rumple
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Frontispiece of 1903's Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of John N. W. Rumple.
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 2nd district |
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| In office March 4, 1901 – January 31, 1903 |
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| Preceded by | Joseph R. Lane |
| Succeeded by | Martin J. Wade |
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| Born | March 4, 1841 Near Fostoria, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | January 31, 1903 (aged 61) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Resting place | Odd Fellows Cemetery, Marengo, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
John Nicholas William Rumple (born March 4, 1841 – died January 31, 1903) was an American politician. He served one term as a U.S. Representative for Iowa's 2nd congressional district. He was a member of the Republican Party.
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Early Life and Education
John Rumple was born on March 4, 1841. His birthplace was near Fostoria, Ohio, in the United States. He went to public schools in Fostoria. Later, he attended Western College in Shueyville, Iowa. He also studied teaching at the University of Iowa.
Serving in the Civil War
In August 1861, the American Civil War began. John Rumple joined the Army to serve his country. He became a soldier in Company H of the 2nd Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry. He stayed in the Army until October 1865. By then, he had become a captain.
Law and Family Life
After the war, John Rumple decided to study law. In 1867, he passed his exams and became a lawyer. He started his law practice in Marengo, Iowa, which is in Iowa County, Iowa.
In 1866, he married Addie M. Whiteling. Sadly, she passed away in 1870. Later, he married his second wife, Mary H. Shepard.
Public Service in Iowa
John Rumple was very involved in public service. In 1873, he was elected to the Iowa Senate. This is a part of Iowa's state government. He served there until 1878.
He also helped guide the University of Iowa. He was a member of its Board of Regents from 1880 to 1886. From 1881 to 1885, he was a curator for the State Historical Society of Iowa. A curator helps manage and preserve historical items.
In his hometown of Marengo, he held several important roles:
- He was a member of the city council.
- He served as mayor from 1885 to 1886.
- He was the city attorney from 1896 to 1900.
- He also served on the local school board.
Time in Congress and Later Life
In 1900, John Rumple was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He represented Iowa's 2nd congressional district. He served in the Fifty-seventh Congress.
However, he became very ill before his term ended. Because of his illness, he could not run for re-election in 1902. John Rumple had a cancerous tumor in his neck. He passed away on January 31, 1903. He was in a hospital in Chicago, Illinois, at the time. He was buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Marengo.
