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| Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 3 | 1 | 1 | Browse | Search |
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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), McLean , John 1785 -1861 (search)
McLean, John 1785-1861
Jurist; born in Morris county, N. J., March 11, 1785.
His father removed first to Virginia, then to Kentucky, and in 1799 settled in Warren county, O. John labored on a farm until he was sixteen years old, receiving a scanty education; studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1807, and was a member of Congress from 1813 to 1816.
He was a supporter of Madison's administration, and from 1816 to 1822 was a judge of the Supreme Court of Ohio.
In 1822 he was made commissioner of the general land-office, and in 1823 Postmaster-General.
In 1830 he became a justice of the United States Supreme Court, and was always known as an advocate for the freedom of the slaves.
In the Dred Scott case (q. v.), Judge McLean dissented from the opinion of Chief-Justice Taney.
He died in Cincinnati, O., April 4, 1861.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Venable , William Henry 1836 - (search)
Venable, William Henry 1836-
Educator; born in Warren county, O., April 29, 1836; was trained for teaching, and has been so engaged since 1860.
He is the author of A history of the United States; Footprints of the pioneers; Beginnings of literary culture in the Ohio Valley; John Hancock, educator; Life and writings of Gen. William Haines Lytle; Tales from Ohio history; etc.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Ward , Durbin 1819 -1886 (search)
Ward, Durbin 1819-1886
Lawyer; born in Augusta, Ky., Feb. 11, 1819; settled in Fayette county, Ind.; admitted to the bar in 1842; prosecuting attorney of Warren county, O., in 1845-51; served throughout the Civil War; won distinction at the battle of Chickamauga, where he was severely wounded; promoted lieutenant-colonel, Dec. 31, 1862, and brevetted brigadiergeneral in October, 1865; was United States attorney for the southern district of Ohio in 1866-68; elected to the State Senate in 1870; and drew up the plan of the present circuit court system of Ohio.
He died in Lebanon, O., May 22, 1886.