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Seth Wallace Cobb
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Seth Wallace Cobb
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| Born | December 5, 1838 |
| Died | May 22, 1909 (aged 70) |
| Resting place | Calvary Cemetery St. Louis, Missouri |
| Occupation | American politician |
| Spouse(s) | Zoe Cynthian Desloge |
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
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 Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1865 |
| Rank |  Brevet Major |
| Unit |  Southampton Lee Artillery, 18th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Seth Wallace Cobb (born December 5, 1838 – died May 22, 1909) was an important American politician. He served as a U.S. Representative for the state of Missouri. This means he was elected to represent Missouri in the United States Congress.
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Seth Wallace Cobb: A Life in Politics
Early Life and War Service
Seth Wallace Cobb was born on December 5, 1838, near a city called Petersburg, Virginia. He went to local schools when he was young.
In 1861, when the American Civil War began, Seth Cobb joined a group of volunteer soldiers from his home county. He served throughout the entire war in a part of the army known as the Army of Northern Virginia.
Moving to Missouri and Business Career
After the Civil War ended in 1865, Seth Cobb moved to St. Louis, Missouri in 1867. He started working as a clerk in a company that dealt with grain. By 1870, he was successful enough to open his very own grain business.
Seth Cobb was very active in the business world of St. Louis. He became the president of the Merchants' Exchange in 1886. This was a big trading center for goods. He also led the company that built the Merchants' Bridge across the mighty Mississippi River.
Family Life
Seth Cobb was married to Zoe Cynthian Desloge. She came from a well-known family. Together, they had one child, a daughter named Josephine.
Political Career in Congress
Seth Cobb was a member of the Democratic Party. He was elected to serve in the United States House of Representatives three times. He represented Missouri in the Fifty-second, Fifty-third, and Fifty-fourth Congresses. His time in Congress lasted from March 4, 1891, to March 3, 1897.
After serving his terms, he decided not to run for re-election in 1896. He then went back to his grain business in St. Louis.
Later Years and Legacy
In 1904, Seth Cobb took on another important role. He served as the vice president for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. This was a huge world's fair that celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase.
Seth Wallace Cobb passed away in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 22, 1909. He was buried in Calvary Cemetery.
