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History and Government—Congressional Biographies—IndianaWilliam HEROD
(1801-1871)
HEROD, William, a
Representative from Indiana; born in Bourbon County, Ky., March 31,
1801; completed preparatory studies; studied law and was admitted
to the bar in Bracken County, Ky.; later moved to Columbus, Ind.;
was admitted to the bar in Bartholomew County in 1825 and began
practice in Columbus, Ind.; member of the State house of
representatives in 1829, 1830, and 1844; served in the State senate
1831-1834, 1845, and 1846; elected prosecuting attorney of
Bartholomew County and served from 1833 until 1837, when he
resigned; elected as a Whig to the Twenty-fourth Congress to fill
the vacancy caused by the death of George L. Kinnard; reelected to
the Twenty-fifth Congress and served from January 25, 1837, to
March 3, 1839; unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1838 to the
Twenty-sixth Congress; resumed the practice of his profession in
Columbus, Ind.; clerk of the circuit court of Bartholomew County in
1853; became a Republican upon the formation of that party; engaged
in the practice of law until his death at Columbus, Ind., October
20, 1871; interment in City Cemetery.
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present
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