Ansel T. Walling

Ansel Tracy Walling (January 10, 1824 – June 22, 1896) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1875 to 1877.

Ansel T. Walling
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 12th district
In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1877
Preceded by	William E. Finck
Succeeded by	Thomas Ewing, Jr.
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from Pickaway County
In office January 1, 1868 – January 5, 1870
Preceded by	Augustus L. Perrill
Succeeded by	William T. Conklin
Member of the Ohio Senate from the 10th district
In office January 1, 1866 – January 5, 1868
Preceded by	George L. Converse
Succeeded by	Robert Hutcheson
Personal details
Born	(1824-01-10)January 10, 1824 Otsego County, New York
Died	June 22, 1896(1896-06-22) (aged 72) Circleville, Ohio
Resting place	Forest Cemetery
Political party	Democratic

Early life and career

Born in Otsego County, New York, Walling moved to Erie County, Pennsylvania, where he attended a local academy. He studied medicine and practiced a short time, and then learned the art of printing. He moved to Ohio in 1843 and engaged in newspaper work. He served as clerk of the Ohio General Assembly in 1851 and 1852. He then studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1852 and practiced. He moved to Keokuk, Iowa, and was editor of the Daily Times 1855-1858.

He served as delegate to the 1856 Democratic National Convention. He returned to Ohio in 1861 and settled in Circleville, where he resumed the practice of law. He served as member of the Ohio Senate in 1865. He served in the Ohio House of Representatives in 1867 and was elected speaker pro tempore.

Congress

Walling was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1877). He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination.

He again engaged in the practice of law.

Death

He died in Circleville, Ohio, June 22, 1896, and was interred in Forest Cemetery.

Walling's house in Circleville has been well preserved to the present day; it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

External links

Walling's house in Circleville

• United States Congress. "Ansel T. Walling (id: W000091)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• Ansel T. Walling at Find a Grave

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

Political offices
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by William E. Finck	United States Representative from Ohio's 12th congressional district March 4, 1875–March 3, 1877	Succeeded by Thomas Ewing, Jr.
Ohio Senate
Preceded by George L. Converse	Senator from 10th District January 1, 1866-January 5, 1868	Succeeded by Robert Hutcheson
Ohio House of Representatives
Preceded by Augustus L. Perrill	Representative from Pickaway County January 6, 1868-January 2, 1870	Succeeded by William T. Conklin