Ansel T. Walling
Ansel Tracy Walling (January 10, 1824 - June 22, 1896) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
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. Learned the art of printing. He moved to Ohio in 1843 and engaged in newspaper work. He served as clerk of the State legislature in 1851 and 1852. He studied law. He 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 Democratic National Convention in 1856. He returned to Ohio in 1861 and settled in Circleville, Pickaway County, where he resumed the practice of law. He served as member of the State senate in 1865. He served in the State house of representatives in 1867 and was elected speaker pro tempore.
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. He died in Circleville, Ohio, June 22, 1896. He was interred in Forest Cemetery.
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