Milton Barnes (politician) facts for kids
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Milton Barnes
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| 21st Ohio Secretary of State | |
| In office January 8, 1877 – January 10, 1881 |
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| Governor | Rutherford B. Hayes Thomas L. Young Richard M. Bishop Charles Foster |
| Preceded by | William Bell Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Charles Townsend |
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| Born | April 26, 1830 Barnesville, Ohio |
| Died | June 2, 1895 (aged 65) Westerville, Ohio |
| Resting place | Otterbein Cemetery, Westerville |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Allegheny College |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel |
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Milton Barnes (April 26, 1830 – June 2, 1895) was an important American politician. He was a member of the Republican Party. Barnes served as the Ohio Secretary of State from 1877 to 1881. He also fought bravely in the American Civil War.
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Who Was Milton Barnes?
Early Life and Education
Milton Barnes was born on April 26, 1830. His hometown was Barnesville, Ohio in Belmont County, Ohio. As a young boy, he went to country schools.
When he was eighteen, Milton became a teacher. At nineteen, he started studying at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. However, he had to return home because he became ill.
Later, he studied law and advanced math at an academy in Salem, Ohio. He also learned law at an office in Mount Vernon, Ohio. In January 1859, he passed his exams and became a lawyer. He then moved to Cambridge, Ohio and opened his own law office.
Serving in the Civil War
When the American Civil War began, Milton Barnes showed great courage. He helped gather a group of soldiers. He joined the army as a captain in the Sixty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
A Brave Soldier
This army unit took part in the first attack by the Union Army in the Shenandoah Valley. This happened in the spring of 1862. In the middle of 1862, Milton went home because he was sick. He left his command but soon rejoined the army.
He enlisted again in the Ninety-seventh Regiment. This time, he was a lieutenant colonel. During his service, he was seriously wounded twice. He left the army in June 1865, after the war ended.
A Career in Politics
After the war, Milton Barnes continued to serve his community. In 1867 and again in 1869, he was elected as the prosecuting attorney for Guernsey County, Ohio. This job meant he was the main lawyer for the county.
Becoming Secretary of State
In 1876, the Republican Party chose him to run for Ohio Secretary of State. He won the election, defeating William Bell Jr. He was re-elected in 1878, winning against David R. Paige and two other candidates. Milton Barnes did not run for the position again after his second term.
