William H. Enochs

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William Henry Enochs (March 29, 1842 - July 13, 1893) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.

Born near Middleburg, Ohio, Enochs attended the common schools and Ohio University at Athens. Enlisted as a private in Company B, 2nd Ohio Infantry, April 17, 1861. He also served with West Virginia Infantry and promoted to colonel. Brevetted brigadier general of Volunteers March 13, 1865. He was graduated from the Cincinnati Law School in 1866. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Ironton, Ohio. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1870 and 1871.

Enochs was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-second and Fifty-third Congresses and served from March 4, 1891, until his death in Ironton, Ohio, July 13, 1893. He was interred in Arlington National Cemetery.

Preceded by Robert E. Doan

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 10th congressional district March 4, 1893–July 13, 1893

Succeeded by Hezekiah S. Bundy

[edit] Source

• William H. Enochs at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

[edit] External links

• William H. Enochs at Find A Grave