Oscar Lapham
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Oscar Lapham (June 29, 1837 – March 29, 1926) was an American lawyer and politician from the U.S. state of Rhode Island. He served as a member of the Rhode Island Senate and the United States House of Representatives.
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Oscar Lapham | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1895 | |
Preceded by | Henry J. Spooner |
Succeeded by | Melville Bull |
Member of the Rhode Island Senate | |
In office 1887–1889 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1837-06-29)June 29, 1837 Burrillville, Rhode Island, United States |
Died | March 29, 1926(1926-03-29) (aged 88) Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Resting place | Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Rhode Island |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Claira L. Lapham |
Children | Annie Lapham |
Parent(s) | Duty Lapham Lucinda (Wheelock) Lapham |
Alma mater | Smithville Seminary Pembroke Academy Brown University |
Profession | Lawyer Politician |
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