Gilbert L. Laws
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Gilbert Lafayette Laws (March 11, 1838 – April 25, 1907) was an American politician, newspaper publisher and businessman. He served as the Nebraska Secretary of State and as a member of the United States House of Representatives during the 1800s.
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Gilbert Lafayette Laws | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska's 2nd district | |
In office December 2, 1889 – March 3, 1891 | |
Preceded by | James Laird |
Succeeded by | William A. McKeighan |
Secretary of State of Nebraska | |
In office 1886–1888 | |
Governor | James W. Dawes John Milton Thayer |
Preceded by | Edward P. Roggen |
Succeeded by | Benjamin R. Cowdery |
Personal details | |
Born | (1838-03-11)March 11, 1838 Olney, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | April 25, 1907(1907-04-25) (aged 69) Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. |
Resting place | Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Josephine Lawrence Laws |
Children | Gertrude H. Laws Theodosia C. Laws Helen Lucile Laws |
Alma mater | Haskell University Milton College |
Occupation | Manufacturer Politician Newspaper publisher Businessman |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
Years of service | 1861-1862 |
Rank | Sergeant, USV |
Unit | 5th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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