Henry L. Dickey
American politician (1832-1910)
Henry Luther Dickey (October 29, 1832 – May 23, 1910) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a U.S. representative from Ohio for two terms from 1877 to 1881.
Biography
Born in South Salem, Ohio, Dickey moved with his parents to Washington Court House, Ohio, in 1836.
He moved to Greenfield, Ohio, in 1847.
He attended Greenfield Academy.
He pursued the vocation of civil engineer, and in that capacity had charge of the construction of the Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad in Vinton County, Ohio.
He resigned in 1855.
He studied law.
He was admitted to the bar at Chillicothe, Ohio, in 1857.
He was graduated from the Cincinnati Law School in 1859.
Early career
He commenced practice in Greenfield.
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