Ebenezer Dumont
Union Army General (1814-1871)
Ebenezer Dumont (November 23, 1814 – April 16, 1871) was a U.S. representative from Indiana, serving two terms from 1863 to 1867. Prior to his service in Congress, he was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Early life and career
Born in Vevay, Indiana, his parents were John Dumont, who was a member of the Indiana Legislature in 1822–23, and was afterward a candidate for the office of Governor, against David Wallace, and Julia Louisa Dumont, educator and writer.
Dumont pursued classical studies at Hanover College and studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Vevay.
He served as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives in 1838. He served as the treasurer of Vevay from 1839 to 1845. He then signed up for military service during the Mexican–American War, serving as a lieutenant colonel of the 4th Indiana Infantry Regiment.
Upon his return to the Hoosier State, Dumont resumed his law practice. He served as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives in 1850 and 1853.
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