J. Warren Keifer
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Joseph Warren Keifer (January 30, 1836 – April 22, 1932) was a major general during the Spanish–American War and a prominent U.S. politician during the 1880s. He served in the United States House of Representatives as a Republican from Ohio from 1877 to 1885 and from 1905 to 1911. From 1881 to 1883 he was Speaker of the House.
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Joseph W. Keifer | |
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30th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | |
In office December 5, 1881 – March 3, 1883 | |
Preceded by | Samuel J. Randall |
Succeeded by | John G. Carlisle |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio | |
In office March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1885 | |
Preceded by | William Lawrence |
Succeeded by | John Little |
Constituency | 8th district (1877–1879) 4th district (1879–1881) 8th district (1881–1885) |
In office March 4, 1905 – March 3, 1911 | |
Preceded by | Thomas B. Kyle |
Succeeded by | James D. Post |
Constituency | 7th district |
Personal details | |
Born | Joseph Warren Keifer January 30, 1836 Bethel Township, Clark County, Ohio |
Died | April 22, 1932 (aged 96) Springfield, Ohio |
Resting place | Ferncliff Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Antioch College |
Profession | Law |
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Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865, 1898–1899 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | 3rd Ohio Infantry Regiment |
Commands | 110th Ohio Infantry Regiment 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, VI Corps 7th Army Corps (1898–1899) |
Battles/wars | American Civil War Spanish–American War |
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