Stephen Lindsey
American politician (1828–1884)
Stephen Decatur Lindsey (March 3, 1828 – April 26, 1884) was an American attorney and politician from Maine. A Republican, he served terms in the Maine House of Representatives and Maine Senate. In 1876, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He was reelected in 1878 and served from 1877 to 1883.
Early life
Stephen D. Lindsey was born in Norridgewock, Maine, on March 3, 1828, the son of schoolteacher Melzar Lindsey and Melinda (Cannon) Lindsey. He attended the local schools of Norridgewock and Bloomfield Academy, where his instructors included Stephen Coburn, with whom he developed a lifelong friendship.
After graduating from Bloomfield Academy, Lindsey studied law with Norridewock attorney John S. Abbott, who later served as Maine Attorney General, and he attained admission to the bar in 1853. Lindsey then purchased Abbott's office and began to practice in Norridewock. In addition to practicing law, Lindsey was active in several businesses, including serving as president of the Madison Woolen Mill and member of the board of directors for the Somerset Railroad.
Career
Lindsey became active in politics as a Republican, and served in the Maine House of Representatives in 1856.
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