Shepherd Leffler
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Shepherd Leffler (April 24, 1811 – September 7, 1879) was one of the two original U.S. Representatives to represent Iowa when the state was first admitted to the Union. Elected as a Democrat in 1846, Leffler went on to represent Iowa's 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House for additional terms.
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Shepherd Leffler | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1851 | |
Preceded by | District established |
Succeeded by | Lincoln Clark |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's at-large district | |
In office December 28, 1846 – March 3, 1847 | |
Preceded by | District established |
Succeeded by | District abolished |
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Born | (1811-04-24)April 24, 1811 Washington County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | September 7, 1879(1879-09-07) (aged 68) Burlington, Iowa, U.S |
Political party | Democratic |
Relatives | Isaac Leffler (brother) |
Education | Washington & Jefferson College |
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