Ambrose Everett Burnside Stephens (June 3, 1862 – February 12, 1927) was an American politician who served four terms as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1919 to 1927.
Ambrose Everett Burnside Stephens | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1919 – February 12, 1927 | |
| Preceded by | Victor Heintz |
| Succeeded by | Charles Tatgenhorst, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 3, 1862 Crosby Township, Ohio |
| Died | February 12, 1927 (aged 64) North Bend, Ohio |
| Resting place | Maple Grove Cemetery, Cleves, Ohio |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Chickering's Institute |
Early life and career
Born in Crosby Township, Ohio, Stephens attended the public schools and Chickering's Institute of Cincinnati. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1902 and commenced practice in Cincinnati. He served as captain in the Ohio National Guard 1901–3 and colonel in 1910 and 1911. He served as clerk of the Hamilton County Courts 1911–17.
Congress
Stephens was elected as a Republican to the Sixty-sixth and to the three succeeding Congresses and served from March 4, 1919, until his death. He had been re-elected to the Seventieth Congress.
Death
He died in North Bend, Ohio, February 12, 1927. He was interred in Maple Grove Cemetery, Cleves, Ohio.
See also
Sources
- United States Congress. "Ambrose E. B. Stephens (id: S000855)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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