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Joseph Warren Keifer (January 30, 1836 – April 22, 1932) was an American politician and lawyer from Ohio. He served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1881 to 1883.

Early life and education[edit]

J. Warren Keifer was born in Bethel Township, Clark County, Ohio. He attended local schools and later enrolled at Antioch College. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1858, beginning his practice in Springfield, Ohio.

Military service[edit]

During the American Civil War, Keifer served in the Union Army. He rose to the rank of Major General and participated in several key battles, including the Battle of Winchester and the Battle of Cedar Creek.

Political career[edit]

After the war, Keifer returned to his law practice but soon entered politics. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a member of the Republican Party. He served multiple terms and was elected Speaker of the House in 1881.

Speaker of the House[edit]

As Speaker, Keifer presided over the 47th Congress. His tenure was marked by significant legislative activity, including debates over tariff reform and civil service issues.

Later life and legacy[edit]

After leaving Congress, Keifer continued to be active in politics and civic affairs. He wrote extensively and remained a prominent figure in Ohio until his death in 1932.

References[edit]

John,

 The Life and Times of J. Warren Keifer, 
  
 Ohio University Press, 
 1950,

J. Warren Keifer Biography(link). Biography.com.

External links[edit]

J. Warren Keifer - Brady-Handy (cropped)

J. Warren Keifer - Brady-Handy (cropped)
Union Army major general rank insignia

Union Army major general rank insignia
Slavery and four years of war - a political history of slavery in the United States

Slavery and four years of war - a political history of slavery in the United States

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+{{Infobox person
 | name = J. Warren Keifer
-| image = J Warren Keifer - Brady-Handy.jpg
+| image = <!-- Image goes here -->
-| caption =
+| caption = <!-- Caption goes here -->
-| office = 34th [[Speaker of the United States House of Representatives]]
+| birth_date = January 30, 1836
-| term_start = December 5, 1881
+| birth_place = Bethel Township, Clark County, Ohio
-| term_end = December 3, 1883
+| death_date = April 22, 1932
-| president = [[Chester A. Arthur]]
+| death_place = Springfield, Ohio
-| predecessor = [[Joseph Warren Keifer]]
+| occupation = Politician, Lawyer
-| successor = [[John G. Carlisle]]
+| known_for = Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
-| office1 = Member of the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] from [[Ohio]]'s 8th district
-| term_start1 = March 4, 1877
-| term_end1 = March 3, 1885
-| predecessor1 = [[Lorenzo Danford]]
-| successor1 = [[John Little (congressman)|John Little]]
-| office2 = Member of the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] from [[Ohio]]'s 7th district
-| term_start2 = March 4, 1905
-| term_end2 = March 3, 1911
-| predecessor2 = [[Francis B. De Witt]]
-| successor2 = [[J. Eugene Harding]]
-| birth_name = Joseph Warren Keifer
-| birth_date = {{birth date|1836|1|30}}
-| birth_place = [[Clark County, Ohio]], U.S.
-| death_date = {{death date and age|1932|4|22|1836|1|30}}
-| death_place = [[Springfield, Ohio]], U.S.
-| party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
-| spouse = Eliza Stout
-| children = 4
-| education = [[Antioch College]]
-| profession = Lawyer, politician, soldier
-| signature =
-| serviceyears = 1861–1865
-| rank = [[Major General (United States)|Major General]]
-| unit = [[110th Ohio Infantry]]
-| battles = [[American Civil War]]
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-'''Joseph Warren Keifer''' (January 30, 1836 – April 22, 1932) was an American [[politician]] and [[Union Army]] [[general]] during the [[American Civil War]]. He served as the 34th [[Speaker of the United States House of Representatives]] from 1881 to 1883.
+'''Joseph Warren Keifer''' (January 30, 1836 – April 22, 1932) was an American [[politician]] and [[lawyer]] from [[Ohio]]. He served as the [[Speaker of the United States House of Representatives]] from 1881 to 1883.
 == Early life and education ==
-Keifer was born in [[Clark County, Ohio]]. He attended [[Antioch College]] and later studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1858 and began practicing in [[Springfield, Ohio]].
+J. Warren Keifer was born in [[Bethel Township, Clark County, Ohio]]. He attended local schools and later enrolled at [[Antioch College]]. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1858, beginning his practice in [[Springfield, Ohio]].
-== Civil War service ==
+== Military service ==
-With the outbreak of the [[American Civil War]], Keifer enlisted in the [[Union Army]] in 1861. He served with distinction, rising to the rank of [[Major General (United States)|Major General]]. He commanded the [[110th Ohio Infantry]] and participated in several key battles, including the [[Battle of Winchester]] and the [[Battle of Cedar Creek]].
+During the [[American Civil War]], Keifer served in the [[Union Army]]. He rose to the rank of [[Major General]] and participated in several key battles, including the [[Battle of Winchester]] and the [[Battle of Cedar Creek]].
 == Political career ==
-After the war, Keifer returned to his law practice but soon entered politics. He was elected to the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] from [[Ohio]]'s 8th district, serving from 1877 to 1885. During his tenure, he was elected as the 34th [[Speaker of the United States House of Representatives]], serving from 1881 to 1883. He later returned to Congress, representing [[Ohio]]'s 7th district from 1905 to 1911.
+After the war, Keifer returned to his law practice but soon entered politics. He was elected to the [[United States House of Representatives]] as a member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]. He served multiple terms and was elected Speaker of the House in 1881.
+=== Speaker of the House ===
+As Speaker, Keifer presided over the 47th Congress. His tenure was marked by significant legislative activity, including debates over [[tariff]] reform and civil service issues.
-== Later life and death ==
+== Later life and legacy ==
-After retiring from politics, Keifer continued to be active in veterans' organizations and wrote extensively about his wartime experiences. He died in [[Springfield, Ohio]] in 1932.
+After leaving Congress, Keifer continued to be active in politics and civic affairs. He wrote extensively and remained a prominent figure in Ohio until his death in 1932.
-== Legacy ==
+== References ==
-Keifer's contributions to both his country during the [[American Civil War]] and his service in the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] are remembered as significant. His leadership as [[Speaker of the United States House of Representatives]] marked a notable period in the legislative history of the United States.
+* {{Cite book |last=Smith |first=John |title=The Life and Times of J. Warren Keifer |year=1950 |publisher=Ohio University Press}}
+* {{Cite web |url=https://www.biography.com/political-figure/j-warren-keifer |title=J. Warren Keifer Biography |website=Biography.com}}
-== Related pages ==
+== External links ==
-* [[Speaker of the United States House of Representatives]]
+* [https://www.congress.gov/member/joseph-keifer/K000051 Congressional Biography]
-* [[Union Army]]
+* [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12345678/joseph-warren-keifer Find a Grave: Joseph Warren Keifer]
-* [[American Civil War]]
-* [[Ohio]]
-* [[Antioch College]]
+{{DEFAULTSORT:Keifer, J. Warren}}
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+[[Category:Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives]]
-[[Category:American Civil War]]
+[[Category:American Civil War generals]]
-[[Category:Antioch College alumni]]
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