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William Mungen
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 5th district |
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| In office March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1871 |
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| Preceded by | Francis C. Le Blond |
| Succeeded by | Charles N. Lamison |
| Member of the Ohio Senate | |
| In office 1851-1852 |
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| Born | May 12, 1821 Baltimore, Maryland, USA |
| Died | September 9, 1887 (aged 66) Findlay, Ohio, USA |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer, Teacher, Editor, Publisher |
William Mungen (born May 12, 1821 – died September 9, 1887) was an important person in the 1800s. He was a politician, lawyer, teacher, editor, and publisher. He also served as a Representative for Ohio in the U.S. Congress for two terms. He was in office from 1867 to 1871.
Early Life and Career
William Mungen was born in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1830, when he was nine years old, he moved to Ohio with his parents. As a child, he went to local schools there.
As he grew up, Mungen became a teacher. He also worked as an editor and publisher for a newspaper called the Findlay Democratic Courier. From 1846 to 1850, he was the auditor for Hancock County, Ohio. An auditor is someone who checks financial records.
Mungen was a member of the Ohio Senate in 1851 and 1852. This is part of Ohio's state government. He then studied law and became a lawyer in 1853. He started his law practice in Findlay, Ohio. In 1856, he was chosen to be a delegate for the Democratic National Convention. This is a big meeting where the Democratic Party chooses its candidate for president.
Serving During the Civil War
When the Civil War began in 1861, William Mungen joined the Union Army. He started as a lieutenant colonel in the 57th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
Later that same year, he was promoted to colonel. He served in the army until 1863. At that time, he received an honorable discharge, meaning he left the army with a good record.
After his military service, Mungen was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives in 1866. He represented Ohio in the U.S. Congress from 1867 to 1871. He decided not to run for re-election in 1870.
After leaving Congress, he went back to working as a lawyer. William Mungen passed away in Findlay, Ohio, on September 9, 1887. He was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery in Findlay.
