Lansing Stout
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Lansing Stout (March 27, 1828 – March 4, 1871) was an American politician and lawyer. He was the second person elected to the United States House of Representatives from the state of Oregon, serving one term in Congress from 1859 to 1861.
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Lansing Stout | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's At-large district | |
In office March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861 | |
Preceded by | La Fayette Grover |
Succeeded by | Andrew J. Thayer |
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Born | (1828-03-27)March 27, 1828 New York |
Died | March 4, 1871(1871-03-04) (aged 42) Portland, Oregon |
Resting place | River View Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Susan Plowden Stout |
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A New York native, he also served in both the California State Assembly and the Oregon State Senate.