Robert B. Gordon
Robert Bryarly Gordon (August 6, 1855 – January 3, 1923) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
Robert Bryarly Gordon | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 4th district | |
In office March 4, 1899 – March 3, 1903 | |
Preceded by | George A. Marshall |
Succeeded by | Harvey C. Garber |
22nd Sergeant at Arms of the United States House of Representatives | |
In office 1913–1919 | |
Preceded by | Charles F. Riddell |
Succeeded by | Joseph G. Rogers |
Personal details | |
Born | St. Marys, Ohio | August 6, 1855
Died | January 3, 1923 67) Washington, D.C. | (aged
Resting place | Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys, Ohio |
Political party | Democratic |
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Born at St. Marys, Auglaize County, Ohio, Gordon attended the public schools. He served as Postmaster of St. Marys from 1885 to 1889, as auditor of Auglaize County from 1890 to 1896, and served as delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1896.
Gordon was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-sixth and Fifty-seventh Congresses (March 4, 1899 – March 3, 1903). He later engaged in the flour and grain business at St. Marys, Ohio. He served as superintendent of the document room of the House of Representatives from 1911 to 1913, and as Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives from 1913 to 1919. He died in Washington, D.C., and is interred in Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys, Ohio.
Sources
- United States Congress. "Robert B. Gordon (id: G000314)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
External links
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U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by George A. Marshall |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 4th congressional district 1899 - 1903 |
Succeeded by Harvey C. Garber |
Preceded by Charles F. Riddell |
Sergeant at Arms of the United States House of Representatives 1913 - 1919 |
Succeeded by Joseph G. Rogers |