American politician
William Henry Enochs
In office March 4, 1891 – July 13, 1893Preceded by Jacob J. Pugsley Succeeded by Hezekiah S. Bundy Constituency 12th district (1891-1893)10th district (1893)In office January 3, 1870 – December 31, 1871Preceded by Ralph Leete Succeeded by Henry Berkstresser
Born (1842-03-29 ) March 29, 1842Middleburg , Ohio, USDied July 13, 1893(1893-07-13) (aged 51)Ironton , Ohio, US Resting place Arlington National Cemetery Political party Republican Alma mater Ohio University Cincinnati Law School Allegiance United States of America Branch/service United States Army Union Army Rank Colonel Bvt. Brigadier General Unit 22nd Ohio Infantry Commands 1st West Virginia Infantry
William Henry Enochs (March 29, 1842 – July 13, 1893) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio .
Biography
Born near Middleburg, Ohio , Enochs attended the common schools and Ohio University at Athens. When the American Civil War began he enlisted as a Private in Company B, 22nd Ohio Infantry , April 17, 1861.
Later he served as colonel of the 1st West Virginia Infantry and was brevetted brigadier general of Volunteers March 13, 1865.
After the war ended Enochs studied at the Cincinnati Law School , graduating in 1866. He was admitted to the bar and practiced law in Ironton, Ohio . He also became a member of the State house of representatives in 1870 and 1871.
Enochs was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-second and Fifty-third Congresses and served from March 4, 1891, until his death in Ironton, Ohio , July 13, 1893.
He was interred in Arlington National Cemetery with his wife Annis Hamilton Enochs.[1]
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This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
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