J. Warren Keifer

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Joseph Warren Keifer (January 30, 1836 – April 22, 1932) was an American politician and Union Army general during the American Civil War. He served as the 34th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1881 to 1883.

Early life and education

Keifer was born in Clark County, Ohio. He attended Antioch College and later studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1858 and began practicing in Springfield, Ohio.

Civil War service

With the outbreak of the American Civil War, Keifer enlisted in the Union Army in 1861. He served with distinction, rising to the rank of Major General. He commanded the 110th Ohio Infantry and participated in several key battles, including the Battle of Winchester and the Battle of Cedar Creek.

Political career

After the war, Keifer returned to his law practice but soon entered politics. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 8th district, serving from 1877 to 1885. During his tenure, he was elected as the 34th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1881 to 1883. He later returned to Congress, representing Ohio's 7th district from 1905 to 1911.

Later life and death

After retiring from politics, Keifer continued to be active in veterans' organizations and wrote extensively about his wartime experiences. He died in Springfield, Ohio in 1932.

Legacy

Keifer's contributions to both his country during the American Civil War and his service in the U.S. House of Representatives are remembered as significant. His leadership as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives marked a notable period in the legislative history of the United States.

Related pages

• Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
• Union Army
• American Civil War
• Ohio
• Antioch College

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Lorenzo Danford

| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" rowspan="1"| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from [[Ohio's congressional district]]
1877–1885

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Succeeded by

John Little

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|style="width:30%;" rowspan="1"|Preceded by

Francis B. De Witt

| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" rowspan="1"| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from [[Ohio's congressional district]]
1905–1911

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Succeeded by

J. Eugene Harding

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