Orlando Burrell

Orlando Burrell (July 26, 1826 – June 7, 1921) was an American Civil War veteran who served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois for one term from 1895 to 1897.

Orlando Burrell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 20th district
In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897
Preceded by	George W. Smith
Succeeded by	James R. Campbell
Personal details
Born	Orlando Burrell (1826-07-26)July 26, 1826 Newton, Pennsylvania
Died	June 7, 1921(1921-06-07) (aged 94) Carmi, Illinois
Resting place	Maple Ridge Cemetery
Political party	Republican

Life and career

Born in Newton, Pennsylvania, Burrell moved with his parents to White County, Illinois, in 1834. He attended the common schools. He engaged in agricultural pursuits.

Civil War

During the Civil War he raised a company of Cavalry in June 1861, and was elected its captain, and was attached to the First Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Cavalry.

After the war

He served as judge of White County 1873-1881. Sheriff of White County 1892-1894. He served as delegate to the Republican National Convention at Minneapolis in 1892.

Congress

Burrell was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1896 to the Fifty-fifth Congress. He retired from public life and resumed his agricultural pursuits.

Death

He died in Carmi, Illinois, June 7, 1921. He was interred in Maple Ridge Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "Orlando Burrell (id: B001136)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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