Silas A. Conrad
American politician
Silas A. Conrad (June 7, 1840 – September 11, 1913) was an American politician who served as the 19th lieutenant governor of Ohio from 1887 to 1888 under Governor Joseph B. Foraker.
Biography
Silas A. Conrad was born on June 7, 1840.
Conrad served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Stark County from 1880 to 1884. He served as a member of the Ohio Senate, representing the 21st district from 1886 to 1888. He served as president pro tempore of the Ohio Senate, succeeding John O'Neill in the 1886 to 1888 term. Conrad served as the 19th lieutenant governor of Ohio from 1887 to 1888 under Governor Joseph B. Foraker.
He died in Massillon, Ohio on September 11, 1913.
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