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American politician and lawyer (1849–1933) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Leander C. Cole (September 14, 1849 – August 18, 1933) was an American politician and lawyer from Ohio. He was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Stark County from 1884 to 1888.
Leander C. Cole | |
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_(cropped).png) Cole in a 1897 publication | |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the Stark County district | |
| In office 1884–1888 | |
| Preceded by | Silas A. Conrad and Thomas C. Snyder |
| Succeeded by | John E. Monnot and George W. Wilhelm |
| Mayor of Massillon, Ohio | |
| In office 1880–1884 | |
| Succeeded by | Samuel C. Bowman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 14, 1849 Island Creek Township, Jefferson County, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | August 18, 1933 (aged 83) Lakewood, Ohio, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Grove Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Martha J. Douglass |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Mount Union College |
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| Signature | _(cropped).png) |
Leander C. Cole[1] was born on September 14, 1849, in Island Creek Township, Jefferson County, Ohio, to Mary (née Jackman) (1814–1882) and Thomas Cole (1808–1859).[2][3] He was raised as a farmer.[2] As a boy, he led Union forces to capture Confederate raider John Hunt Morgan near West Beaver Township, Pennsylvania, during the Civil War.[1][4] He attended school for several years, took a four-year course at Mount Union College and Richmond. In 1871, he started to study law with Judge Robert Martin in Steubenville and was admitted to the bar in 1872.[2]
He first started practicing law in Massillon. From June 1873 to April 1887, he remained in Massillon. He practiced law with Isaac Ulman until 1879.[2][3] He then practice law alone until March 1881, when he partnered with R. W. McCaughey.[2]
Cole was a Democrat. He served as city solicitor in Massillon from 1875 to 1880. In 1880, Cole was elected mayor of Massillon. He served two terms, until 1884.[2][3][5][6] He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Stark County from 1884 to 1888.[3][7] He was nominated as Speaker of the House, but lost the election.[3] He was a member of the Democratic State Central Committee for six years and was a member of the executive committee for four years. He also served as secretary of the executive committee.[3]
In 1887, he moved to Bowling Green. He became engaged with the Bowling Green Glass Company. There was a fire in 1891, and the company ceased. Cole became president of Swayzee Glass Company in Swayzee, Indiana. He was director of First National Bank in Bowling Green and was a member of oil companies in Wood County and Tennessee.[3]
In 1894, Cole ran for probate judge of Wood County, but lost the election.[3] He was a member of the board of trustees of the Toledo State Hospital from 1897 to 1907.[8] In 1901, he was chairman of the cereal company A. B. Barnum Company based in Battle Creek, Michigan.[9]
Cole married Martha J. Douglass, daughter of Thompson Douglass, in 1872 or 1873. They had two children, Thomas D. and Nellie S (died 1895).[2] He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.[3]
Cole died on August 18, 1933, in Lakewood. He was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery.[1]
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