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  Ambler, Jacob A.
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AffiliationRepublican   
NameJacob A. Ambler
Address Columbiana County
Salem, Ohio , United States
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Born February 18, 1829
DiedSeptember 22, 1906 (77 years)
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Aug 26, 2016 01:08am
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InfoAMBLER, Jacob A., a Representative from Ohio; born in Pittsburgh, Pa., February 18, 1829; attended the local schools of Allegheny City and also received private instruction; moved to Salem, Ohio, and studied law in his brother’s law office; was admitted to the bar on March 27, 1851, and commenced practice in Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio

OH House (R-Columbiana) 1857-1859

Judge of the ninth judicial district 1859-1867

U.S. Representative (R-OH) 1869-1873; declined to be a candidate for renomination.

Resumed the practice of law and also became interested in various business enterprises in Salem, Ohio; served as vice president of a bank and of a steel and wire nail mill corporation and also as president of a publishing company; delegate to every Republican National Conventions between 1876 and 1896; appointed a member of the United States Tariff Commission by President Arthur in 1882; retired from the general practice of law in 1898 but continued active business pursuits until his death in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, September 22, 1906; interment in Hope Cemetery, Salem, Ohio.

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