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Augustus Hall

1814 – 1861

American politician

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Lived 1814 – 1861 (aged 46). Augustus Hall was an American politician, judge and lawyer.

Augustus Hall (April 29, 1814 – February 1, 1861), a lawyer, was a one-term Democratic U.S. Representative from Iowa's 1st congressional district, and chief justice of the Nebraska Territory.

Biography Born in Batavia, New York, Hall was the son of Samuel Hall, who commanded a colonial company in the War of 1812 and was a member of the Whig Party. He attended the common schools and Middleburgh (New York) Academy, and studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1836 and commenced practice in Mount Pleasant, Ohio (according to some sources)

In 1854, Hall was elected as a Democrat to represent Iowa's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House, defeating Whig candidate R. L. B. Clark. but was defeated in the general election by Republican Samuel Curtis.

In 1858, President Buchanan appointed Hall as chief justice of the Nebraska Territory,

Hall County, Nebraska, where Grand Island is located, was reportedly named for Chief Justice Hall,

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Who was Augustus Hall?

American politician (1814-1861)

When was Augustus Hall born?

Augustus Hall was born on 29 April 1814 in Batavia.

When did Augustus Hall die?

Augustus Hall died on 1 February 1861 in Bellevue.

What was Augustus Hall's occupation?

Augustus Hall was a politician, judge and lawyer.

What nationality was Augustus Hall?

Augustus Hall was American.

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· Wikipedia: Augustus Hall

· Wikidata: Q592487

· DBpedia: Augustus Hall

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