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Oliver James Dickey
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 9th district |
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| In office December 7, 1868 – March 3, 1873 |
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| Preceded by | Thaddeus Stevens |
| Succeeded by | A. Herr Smith |
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| Born | April 6, 1823 Brighton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 21, 1876 (aged 53) Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Dickinson College |
| Profession | Politician |
Oliver James Dickey (born April 6, 1823 – died April 21, 1876) was an important American politician. He was a member of the Republican Party. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania. This means he was a lawmaker who helped make decisions for the country.
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Oliver J. Dickey's Early Life and Education
Oliver J. Dickey was born in a place called Old Brighton, Pennsylvania. His father was John Dickey, who was also a politician.
Oliver went to school at Beaver Academy. Later, he attended Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. College is a place where people study to get a higher education.
A Career in Law
After college, Oliver Dickey decided to study law. This means he learned about the rules and laws of the country. In 1844, he became a lawyer in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He worked as a lawyer there.
From 1856 to 1859, he had an important job called the district attorney for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. A district attorney is a lawyer who works for the government. They help to make sure laws are followed in their area.
Serving During the Civil War
The American Civil War was a very difficult time in American history. During this war, Oliver Dickey served in the military. He was a lieutenant colonel in the Tenth Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers. A lieutenant colonel is a high-ranking officer in the army.
Oliver J. Dickey in Congress
Oliver Dickey became a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He was elected as a Republican. He took the place of Thaddeus Stevens, who had passed away.
He was elected to Congress three times:
- He was first elected to the Fortieth Congress.
- On the same day, he was also elected to the Forty-first Congress.
- He was elected again to the Forty-second Congress.
After serving in Congress, he did not run for reelection in 1872. In 1873, he was chosen to be a delegate. This means he was a representative at a special meeting in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This meeting was to discuss the state's constitution, which is like a rulebook for the state.
Later Life and Legacy
After his time in politics, Oliver Dickey went back to working as a lawyer in Lancaster. He passed away in 1876. He was buried in Woodward Hill Cemetery.
