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William W. Grout
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Wallace Grout (May 24, 1836 – October 7, 1902) was an American politician and lawyer. He served as a U.S. Representative from Vermont.
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William Wallace Grout | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Vermont's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1901 | |
Preceded by | Luke P. Poland |
Succeeded by | Kittredge Haskins |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Vermont's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1881 – March 3, 1883 | |
Preceded by | Bradley Barlow |
Succeeded by | District eliminated |
Member of the Vermont Senate from Orleans County | |
In office 1876–1878 Serving with Charles Carpenter | |
Preceded by | Henderson C. Wilson Henry S. Tolman |
Succeeded by | Isaac N. Cushman Benjamin F. Paine |
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Barton | |
In office 1874–1876 | |
Preceded by | Charles E. Joslyn |
Succeeded by | George H. Blake |
In office 1868–1870 | |
Preceded by | H. P. Cushing |
Succeeded by | Charles E. Joslyn |
Personal details | |
Born | (1836-05-24)May 24, 1836 Compton, Lower Canada (now Quebec) |
Died | October 7, 1902(1902-10-07) (aged 66) Kirby, Vermont, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Loraine M. Smith Grout |
Relations | Josiah Grout (brother) |
Alma mater | State and National Law School |
Profession | Attorney |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States (Union) |
Branch/service | Union Army Vermont Militia |
Years of service | 1862–1866 |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel (army) Brigadier general (militia) |
Unit | 15th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Commands | 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Vermont Militia |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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