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Birth : 23 Jan 1822 Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death : 4 Dec 1882 Athens, Athens County, Ohio, USA
Burial : West Union Street Cemetery, Athens, Athens County, USA
Coordinate : 39.3297400, -82.1108300
Description : U.S. Congressman. Moving to Athens County, Ohio in 1832, he engaged in agricultural pursuits and was editor-proprietor of the Athens Messenger, (1844-61). He was a member of the New York State House of Representatives, (1850-72) and served as a Colonel in the Union Army during the Civil War. In 1875, he was elected as a Republican to the Forty-fourth and Forty-fifth Congresses, serving until 1879. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he resumed his agricultural interests until his death.

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  • Where is Nelson Holmes Van Vorhes Famous memorial's memorial?

    Nelson Holmes Van Vorhes Famous memorial's memorial is located at: West Union Street Cemetery, Athens, Athens County, USA.

  • When did Nelson Holmes Van Vorhes Famous memorial death?

    Nelson Holmes Van Vorhes Famous memorial death on 4 Dec 1882 in Athens, Athens County, Ohio, USA

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    Latitude: 39.3297400
    Longitude: -82.1108300

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Charles A. Van Vorhes

(1847 - 1851)

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Louis Van Vorhes

(1853 - 1904)

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Nellie Van Vorhes

(1862 - 1941)

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