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Francis Celeste Le Blond (February 14, 1821 – November 9, 1902) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio from 1863 to 1867.
Francis Le Blond | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1867 | |
| Preceded by | James Mitchell Ashley |
| Succeeded by | William Mungen |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from Mercer County | |
| In office January 5, 1852-January 6, 1856 | |
| Preceded by | William Blackburn |
| Succeeded by | John Shaw |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francis Celeste Le Blond February 14, 1821 Bellville, Ohio |
| Died | November 9, 1902 (aged 81) Celina, Ohio |
| Resting place | North Grove Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
Biography
editFrancis Celeste Le Blond (grandfather of Frank Le Blond Kloeb) was born in Bellville, Ohio.
He was admitted to the bar in 1844 and commenced practice in Celina, Ohio.
State legislature
editHe was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1851 to 1855. He served as speaker of the house in 1854 and 1855.
Congress
editLe Blond was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-eighth and Thirty-ninth Congresses. He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1866.
Later career and death
editHe resumed the practice of law and also engaged in business, and died in Celina, Ohio, on November 9, 1902. Interment in North Grove Cemetery.
Sources
edit- United States Congress. "Francis Celeste Le Blond (id: L000156)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The Political Graveyard
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