Aylett R. Cotton
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Aylett Rains Cotton (November 29, 1826 – October 30, 1912) was an American politician, lawyer, judge, educator and miner active in Iowa and Northern California.
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Aylett Rains Cotton | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1875 | |
Preceded by | William P. Wolf |
Succeeded by | John Q. Tufts |
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives | |
In office January 13, 1868 – March 3, 1871 | |
Constituency | District 33 (1868–1870) District 31 (1870–1871) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1826-11-29)November 29, 1826 Austintown, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | October 30, 1912(1912-10-30) (aged 85) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Hattie Elizabeth Walker Cotton |
Relatives | Wickliffe Cotton (brother) |
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