Logan H. Roots
American politician (1841–1893) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Episcopal bishop, see Logan H. Roots (bishop).
Logan Holt Roots (March 26, 1841 – May 30, 1893) was an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Arkansas's 1st congressional district from 1868 to 1871. He was a member of the Republican Party. He is the namesake of Fort Logan H. Roots.
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Logan H. Roots | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arkansas's 1st district | |
In office June 22, 1868 – March 3, 1871 | |
Succeeded by | James M. Hanks |
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Born | Logan Holt Roots (1841-03-26)March 26, 1841 Perry County, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | May 30, 1893(1893-05-30) (aged 52) Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
Resting place | Oakland Cemetery, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Illinois State Normal University |
Occupation | Businessman; banker |
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Military service | |
Branch | United States Volunteers |
Years of service | 1862–1865 |
Rank | Brevet Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | 81st Illinois Infantry |
Wars | American Civil War |
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