Eliakim P. Walton
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Eliakim "E. P. Walton" Persons Walton (February 17, 1812 – December 19, 1890) was an American journalist, editor and politician. He served as a U.S. Representative from Vermont.
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Eliakim Persons Walton | |
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Member of the United States House of Representatives from Vermont's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1857 – March 3, 1863 | |
Preceded by | George Tisdale Hodges |
Succeeded by | Frederick E. Woodbridge |
Member of the Vermont Senate from Washington County | |
In office 1874–1878 Serving with Clark King (1st term) Ira Richardson (2nd term) | |
Preceded by | Heman Carpenter, Clark King |
Succeeded by | William P. Dillingham, Albert Dwinell |
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Montpelier | |
In office 1853–1854 | |
Preceded by | H. H. Reed |
Succeeded by | Abijah Keith |
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Born | (1812-02-17)February 17, 1812 Montpelier, Vermont, US |
Died | December 19, 1890(1890-12-19) (aged 78) Montpelier, Vermont, US |
Resting place | Green Mount Cemetery, Montpelier, Vermont |
Political party | Whig (before 1854) Republican (from 1854) |
Spouse(s) | Sarah Sophia Howes Clara P. Snell Field |
Profession | Newspaper publisher |
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