John Taffe facts for kids
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John Taffe (born January 30, 1827, died March 14, 1884) was an important politician from Nebraska. He was a member of the Republican Party. He served in the United States Congress, representing Nebraska.
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Early Life and Career
John Taffe was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 30, 1827. He studied law and became a lawyer. In 1856, he moved to the Nebraska Territory. This was before Nebraska became a state.
He quickly became involved in politics there. From 1858 to 1859, he was a member of the Nebraska Territorial house of representatives. He then served as the president of the Nebraska Territorial council in 1860 and 1861.
Service in the Civil War
During the American Civil War, John Taffe joined the army. He served as a major in the Second Regiment of the Nebraska Volunteer Cavalry. He was first a Captain of Company "I". He was promoted to Major on January 24, 1863. In this role, he helped lead the entire regiment.
Political Career in Congress
After the war, John Taffe returned to Omaha, Nebraska. He was elected to the Fortieth United States Congress to represent Nebraska. He was re-elected two more times. He served in Congress from March 4, 1867, to March 3, 1873.
During his time in the Forty-second United States Congress, he had an important role. He was the chairman of the Committee on Territories. This committee helped decide how new territories would become states.
Later Life and Legacy
After leaving Congress, John Taffe went back to practicing law. He also became a receiver for the public land office in North Platte, Nebraska. This meant he helped manage public land sales.
John Taffe died in North Platte, Nebraska, on March 14, 1884. He is buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Omaha.
