Milan H. Sessions
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Milan Hibbard Sessions (December 4, 1821 – April 18, 1898) was an American lawyer, Republican politician, and pioneer of Wisconsin and Nebraska. He served in the Wisconsin Senate, Wisconsin State Assembly, and Nebraska House of Representatives, and was speaker of the Nebraska House of Representatives during the 1873 session. Earlier in life, he served as a Union Army officer in the American Civil War.
Quick Facts 5th Speaker of the Nebraska House of Representatives, Preceded by ...
Milan H. Sessions | |
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5th Speaker of the Nebraska House of Representatives | |
In office January 1873 – January 1875 | |
Preceded by | George W. Collins |
Succeeded by | Edward S. Towle |
Member of the Nebraska House of Representatives | |
In office January 1883 – January 1885 Serving with Charles O. Whedon, J. W. Worl, M. H. Westcott, H. Wissenburg, & Allen W. Field | |
Preceded by | Simon C. Ayer |
Succeeded by | Allen W. Field, J. B. Wright, William Brandt Jr., H. S. Liesveldt, J. C. Johnston, & S. W. Burnham |
Constituency | 30th House district |
In office January 1879 – January 1881 Serving with S. G. Owen, W. W. Carder, & T. R. Burling | |
Preceded by | District established |
Succeeded by | Charles O. Whedon, N. T. McClun, N. C. Abbott, & Robert B. Graham |
Constituency | 7th House district |
In office January 1873 – January 1875 | |
Preceded by | District established |
Succeeded by | Thomas C. Chapman |
Constituency | Gage–Johnson–Lancaster–Pawnee–Saunders district |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Waupaca County district | |
In office January 1869 – January 1870 | |
Preceded by | Jarvis W. Carter |
Succeeded by | Albert V. Balch |
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 27th district | |
In office January 1865 – January 1867 | |
Preceded by | Alexander S. McDill |
Succeeded by | Edward L. Browne |
Personal details | |
Born | (1821-12-04)December 4, 1821 Randolph, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | April 18, 1898(1898-04-18) (aged 76) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
Resting place | Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis |
Political party | Republican |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Volunteers (Union Army) |
Years of service | 1862–1863 |
Rank | Captain, USV |
Unit | 21st Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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