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. A New York native, he also served in both the California State Assembly and the Oregon State Senate.
Lansing Stout | |
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1857 carte de visite photo. The Oregon Historical Society. | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's At-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | La Fayette Grover |
| Succeeded by | Andrew J. Thayer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 27, 1828 New York |
| Died | March 4, 1871 (aged 42) Portland, Oregon |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Susan Plowden Stout |
Early life edit
Stout was born in the state of New York on March 27, 1828 (either in Pamelia[1] or Watertown) and educated in public schools.[2] He then studied law in Albany, New York under Ira Harris.[3] He was admitted to the bar in New York, but in 1851 he left for California, arriving in 1852.[1] He settled in Placer County, California, where he practiced law.[2] In 1855, he served in the State Assembly.[4] In 1857 he moved to Portland, Oregon, where he continued practicing law.[2] In Oregon, Stout formed a law partnership with the U.S. Attorney for the Oregon Territory, William H. Farrar.[3]
Politics edit
Stout was elected to the California Assembly in 1855.[2]
His first foray into Oregon politics came in 1858, when he was elected as a judge in Multnomah County, Oregon.[1] Later that year Stout was elected to the U.S. House in 1858 after Oregon had submitted to become a state, but months before statehood on February 14, 1859.[5] In this bid, he was supported by pro-slavery factions led by Joseph Lane.[6] After breaking ties with Lane, Stout was not re-nominated in 1860 by the state Democrats.[6] While in serving in the 36th Congress, he served on the Committee on Expenses in the State Department and a committee on the rebellious states.[1] In 1868 he was elected to the Oregon State Senate as a Republican, representing Multnomah County.[7] He did not win re-election.[8]
Later life edit
Stout married Susan Plowden in 1861 while back east serving in Congress. The two were married in Leonardtown, Maryland,[3] and had two sons.[9] The two moved to Oregon in 1863.[3] During his time in Oregon Stout was admitted to the Oregon Supreme Court bar during the territorial period.[6] After serving in Congress, Stout resumed his private practice in Oregon.[2] He died in Portland on March 4, 1871, and was buried at River View Cemetery.[2] After his death, Susan married Clatsop County Circuit Judge Raleigh Stott.[10]
References edit
- ^ a b c d The Politicians: Lansing Stout. 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine Documents on Wheels. Retrieved on February 26, 2008.
- ^ a b c d e f Lansing Stout. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved on February 26, 2008.
- ^ a b c d Hines, H.K. (1893). An Illustrated History of the State of Oregon. The Lewis Publishing Co.: Chicago.
- ^ Scott, Harvey (1890). History of Portland Oregon. D. Mason & Co., Syracuse. pp. 555.
- ^ Oregon Blue Book: Earliest Authorities in Oregon - U.S. Representatives from Oregon. Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved on February 26, 2008.
- ^ a b c Carey, Charles Henry (1922). History of Oregon. Vol. 1. Pioneer Historical Publishing Co.
- ^ Oregon Legislative Assembly (5th). Oregon State Archives. Retrieved on February 26, 2008.
- ^ Oregon Legislative Assembly (6th). Oregon State Archives. Retrieved on February 26, 2008.
- ^ Corning, Howard M. (1989) Dictionary of Oregon History. Binfords & Mort Publishing. p. 235.
- ^ Clatsop County District Court Judges. 2008-08-22 at the Wayback Machine Oregon Department of Justice. Retrieved on February 26, 2008.
External links edit
- Lansing Stout at Find a Grave