Amos R. Webber

Amos Richard Webber (January 21, 1852 – February 25, 1948) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1904 to 1907.

Amos R. Webber
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 14th district
In office November 8, 1904 – March 3, 1907
Preceded by	William W. Skiles
Succeeded by	J. Ford Laning
Personal details
Born	Amos Richard Webber (1852-01-21)January 21, 1852 Hinckley, Ohio, US
Died	February 25, 1948(1948-02-25) (aged 96) Elyria, Ohio, US
Resting place	Ridgelawn Cemetery
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Baldwin University

Biography

Born in Hinckley, Ohio, Webber attended the public schools of Hinckley and was graduated from Baldwin University, Berea, Ohio, in 1876. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1876 and commenced practice in Elyria, Ohio.^[1]

Early career

He served as prosecuting attorney of Lorain County 1884-1890. He served as judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Lorain County 1900-1903.^[1]

Congress

Campaign ribbon from 1904

Webber was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-eighth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William W. Skiles. He was reelected to the Fifty-ninth Congress and served from November 8, 1904, to March 3, 1907.^[1]

He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1906. He resumed the practice of law in Elyria, Ohio, and also engaged in literary pursuits.^[1]

Later career

Webber was again elected in 1922 judge of the court of common pleas, serving until his retirement in 1935.^[1]

Death and burial

He died in Elyria, Ohio, on February 25, 1948. He was interred in Ridgelawn Cemetery.^[1]