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Lewis Hanback
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From 1883's History of the State of Kansas
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas's 6th district |
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| In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1887 |
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| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Erastus J. Turner |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas's At-large district |
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| In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1885 |
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| Preceded by | David Perley Lowe |
| Succeeded by | William A. Harris |
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| Born | March 27, 1839 Winchester, Illinois |
| Died | September 7, 1897 (aged 58) Kansas City, Kansas |
| Resting place | Topeka Cemetery, Topeka, Kansas |
| Political party | Republican |
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| Rank | Brigade Inspector |
| Engagement | Civil War |
Lewis Hanback was an important American politician. He was born on March 27, 1839, and passed away on September 7, 1897. He is best known for serving as a U.S. Representative for the state of Kansas.
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Early Life and Education
Lewis Hanback was born in Winchester, Illinois. He went to local schools and also studied at Cherry Grove Seminary for three years. After finishing his studies, he worked as a school teacher in Morgan County, Illinois, during 1860 and 1861.
Military Service and Law Career
During the American Civil War, Lewis Hanback joined the army. He started as a private in the Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He was later promoted to a higher role, becoming a brigade inspector.
After the war, he decided to study law. He went to Albany, New York, to learn about legal matters. Once he finished his studies, he moved back to Illinois. From there, he moved to Topeka, Kansas. In 1865, he passed his exams and became a practicing lawyer.
Public Service Roles
Lewis Hanback held several important public jobs before becoming a U.S. Representative.
- In 1867, he was elected as a Justice of the Peace. This role involves handling minor legal cases and keeping the peace.
- From 1868 to 1872, he served as a Probate Judge for Shawnee County. A probate judge deals with wills and estates after someone passes away.
- He also worked in the state government. He was an assistant chief clerk for the State House of Representatives.
- In 1877, he served as an assistant secretary for the State Senate.
- From 1877 to 1879, he was an assistant United States district attorney for Kansas. This meant he helped the federal government with legal cases in the state.
- Later, he worked as a Receiver of public money in Salina, Kansas.
Serving in Congress
Lewis Hanback was a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for two terms.
- His first term was in the Forty-eighth Congress, from March 4, 1883, to March 3, 1885.
- His second term was in the Forty-ninth Congress, from March 4, 1885, to March 3, 1887.
After these two terms, he tried to be re-elected for a third time but was not successful. He then went back to working as a lawyer.
Later Life
Lewis Hanback passed away in Kansas City, Kansas, on September 7, 1897. He was buried in Topeka Cemetery in Topeka, Kansas.
