Lansing Stout

Lansing Stout (March 27, 1828 – March 4, 1871) was an American politician and lawyer. He was the second person elected to the United States House of Representatives from the state of Oregon, serving one term in Congress from 1859 to 1861.

A New York native, he also served in both the California State Assembly and the Oregon State Senate.

Early life Stout was born in the state of New York on March 27, 1828 (either in Pamelia or Watertown) and educated in public schools. He then studied law in Albany, New York under Ira Harris.

Early career He was admitted to the bar in New York, but in 1851 he left for California, arriving in 1852. In 1857 he moved to Portland, Oregon, where he continued practicing law. In this bid, he was supported by pro-slavery factions led by Joseph Lane. He did not win re-election.

Later life Stout married Susan Plowden in 1861 while back east serving in Congress. The two were married in Leonardtown, Maryland, The two moved to Oregon in 1863. After serving in Congress, Stout resumed his private practice in Oregon.