SESSINGHAUS, Gustavus, a
Representative from Missouri; born in Koela, Prussia, November 8,
1838; pursued preparatory studies; immigrated to the United States
and settled in St. Louis, Mo.; during the Civil War served as a
private in Company A, Fifth Regiment, United States Reserve Corps,
Missouri Volunteer Infantry; member of the school board 1878-1880;
successfully contested as a Republican the election of Richard G.
Frost to the Forty-seventh Congress and served two days only,
(March 2, 1883-March 3, 1883); unsuccessful candidate for
reelection in 1882 to the Forty-eighth Congress; engaged in the
milling business; died in St. Louis, Mo., November 16, 1887;
interment in Bellefontaine Cemetery.
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present
