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John W. Cassingham

1840 – 1930

Coal Miner

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About John W. Cassingham

Lived 1840 – 1930 (aged 89). John W. Cassingham was an American politician.

John Wilson Cassingham (June 22, 1840 – March 14, 1930) was a U.S. representative from Ohio for two terms from 1901 to 1905.

Early life and career Born in Coshocton, Ohio, Cassingham attended the public schools. Deputy county treasurer 1857-1868. He engaged in the mercantile business from 1868 to 1875 and in the mining of coal in 1875. Later also engaged in the manufacture of paper and in banking. County auditor 1880-1887. Trustee of the public library of Coshocton. He served as member of the board of education. He served as president of the Coshocton Board of Trade. He served as delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1896.

Congress Cassingham was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-seventh and Fifty-eighth Congresses (March 4, 1901 – March 3, 1905). He declined to be a candidate for reelection in 1904 to the Fifty-ninth Congress.

Retirement and death Reengaged in his former business interests in Coshocton until 1915, when he retired from active pursuits.

He died in Coshocton on March 14, 1930, and was interred in South Lawn Cemetery.

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Who was John W. Cassingham?

Coal Miner

When was John W. Cassingham born?

John W. Cassingham was born on 22 June 1840 in Coshocton.

When did John W. Cassingham die?

John W. Cassingham died on 14 March 1930 in Coshocton.

What was John W. Cassingham's occupation?

John W. Cassingham was a politician.

What nationality was John W. Cassingham?

John W. Cassingham was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John W. Cassingham

· Wikidata: Q6262174

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