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Remarkable Ohio House honors Nelson H. Van Vorhes
On April 17 1874 the Ohio House bid farewell to Speaker Nelson H. Van Vorhes with praise, a gold watch and engraved seal. Born 1822 in Pennsylvania, he rose from editor of the Athens Messenger to long service in Athens and state politics, including multiple terms as Speaker and a 1874 Congress election win. His career spanned journalism, military service, and public office, marked by diligence, integrity, and wide respect. He died after a paralytic stroke on November 14 following years of public service and health struggles.
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