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KNOWLTON, Ebenezer (1815-1874)

Opposition of Maine

3rd congressional district

Served in House 1855-1857

Total roll-call votes cast: 653
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Biography

A Representative from Maine; born in Pittsfield, N.H., December 6, 1815; moved with his parents to South Montville, Maine, in 1825; attended the common schools; studied theology and entered the ministry; member of the State house of representatives 1844-1850 and served as speaker in 1846; elected as an Opposition candidate to the Thirty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1855-March 3, 1857); resumed his ministerial duties; died in South Montville, Maine, September 10, 1874; interment in the City Cemetery.
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