Milton I. Southard

Milton Isaiah Southard (October 20, 1836 – May 4, 1905) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.

Milton Isaiah Southard
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 13th district
In office
March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1879
Preceded byGeorge W. Morgan
Succeeded byAdoniram J. Warner
Personal details
Born(1836-10-20)October 20, 1836
Hanover, Ohio
DiedMay 4, 1905(1905-05-04) (aged 68)
Zanesville, Ohio
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materDenison University

Born in Hanover, Ohio, Southard completed preparatory studies. He graduated from the Denison University, Granville, Ohio where he studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1863 and commenced practice in Toledo, Ohio. He served as prosecuting attorney for Muskingum County, Ohio, from 1867 to 1871.

Southard was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-third, Forty-fourth, and Forty-fifth Congresses (March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1879).[1] He served as chairman of the Committee on Territories (Forty-fourth Congress). He moved to New York City and practiced law.

Southard died in Zanesville, Ohio, May 4, 1905. He was interred in Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville.

References
  1. "Milton Southard, former Representative for Ohio's 13th Congressional District". GovTrack.us. Retrieved 21 April 2021.

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