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Theron Moses Rice
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 7th district |
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| In office March 4, 1881 – March 3, 1883 |
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| Preceded by | John F. Philips |
| Succeeded by | Aylett H. Buckner |
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| Born | September 21, 1829 Mecca, Ohio |
| Died | November 7, 1895 (aged 66) Boonville, Missouri |
| Political party | Greenback |
| Profession | lawyer |
Theron Moses Rice (September 21, 1829 – November 7, 1895) was an important American politician and lawyer. He served as a U.S. Representative for Missouri. This means he was elected by people in Missouri to represent them in the United States government.
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Early Life and Education
Theron Moses Rice was born on September 21, 1829, in Mecca, Ohio. As a young person, he went to school at the academy in Farmington, Ohio. He also studied at Geauga Academy in Chester.
After his studies, he became a schoolteacher. While teaching, he met James A. Garfield. Garfield later became a U.S. President. Rice also met Lucretia Randolph, who would become Garfield's wife. They were all students at Geauga Academy at the same time.
Becoming a Lawyer
While working as a teacher, Theron Rice also studied law. He learned from a lawyer named John Hutchins. In June 1854, he passed his exams and became a lawyer. He started his law practice in Mahoning County, Ohio. Later, in 1858, he moved to California, Missouri.
Service During the Civil War
When the American Civil War began, Theron Rice supported the Union. The Union was the northern states that wanted to stay together as one country.
In 1861, he joined a local defense group called a home guard. He was even offered a leadership role as a lieutenant colonel, but he chose not to take it. Instead, he helped gather a group of soldiers. This group became part of the 26th Missouri Volunteer Infantry.
Rice served in the army until the war ended. He fought in many important battles. These included the Siege of Corinth and the Battle of Missionary Ridge. He also took part in Sherman's March to the Sea. He rose through the ranks and became a lieutenant colonel. He led his unit back to St. Louis when the war was over in 1865.
Life After the War
After the Civil War, Theron Rice went back to practicing law. He worked in Tipton, Missouri. From 1868 to 1874, he served as a judge. He worked in the Missouri Circuit Court, which is a type of state court.
Political Career
Theron Rice decided to enter politics. He was elected as a member of the Greenback Party. This party was active in the late 1800s. It focused on economic issues, especially about money and banking.
He served in the Forty-seventh Congress from March 4, 1881, to March 3, 1883. This means he was a U.S. Representative for two years. He did not run for re-election in 1882.
Later Years and Death
After his time in Congress, Theron Rice continued to practice law. He moved to Boonville, Missouri. He passed away there on November 7, 1895. He was buried in Tipton Cemetery in Tipton, Missouri.
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A portrait of Theron Moses Rice.
