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Aaron Kimball

1836 – 1899

American politician

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Lived 1836 – 1899 (aged 62–63). Aaron Kimball was an American banker and politician.

Aaron Kimball (1836 – 1899) was an American politician, farmer and banker. He served as a member of the Iowa Senate, representing District 4, from 1878 to 1882.

Biography Aaron Kimball was born in New York City, to parents Thomas D. Kimball and Mary A. Young in 1836. He grew up on a farm near Elkhart, Indiana, and attended local schools, then moved to Ontario, Indiana, to enroll at Ontario Academy. Subsequently, Kimball graduated from the University of Michigan and became a schoolteacher. In 1857, Kimball relocated to Howard County, Iowa, and started farming. He remained on the farm until 1864, when he was elected to concurrent terms as Howard County supervisor and clerk of the courts. Kimball moved into Cresco in 1869, and founded the Kimball and Farnsworth bank. Kimball contested the 1877 Iowa Senate election as a Republican. He was elected to the Iowa Senate, representing District 44 and served until 1882. In 1885, Kimball retired and dissolved the bank he had founded. In retirement, he moved to Austin, Minnesota, where he died on 16 January 1899. He was buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Cresco, Iowa.

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Born
1836
Birth century
Died
1899
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Member of the State Senate of Iowa

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People whose lives overlapped Aaron Kimball's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Aaron Kimball?

American politician (1836–1899)

When was Aaron Kimball born?

Aaron Kimball was born in 1836.

When did Aaron Kimball die?

Aaron Kimball died in 1899.

What was Aaron Kimball's occupation?

Aaron Kimball was a banker and politician.

What nationality was Aaron Kimball?

Aaron Kimball was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Aaron Kimball

· Wikidata: Q112315493

· DBpedia: Aaron Kimball

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