Burwell C. Ritter
American politician
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Burwell Clark Ritter (January 6, 1810 – October 1, 1880) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, uncle of Walter Evans.
Burwell Clark Ritter | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1867 | |
| Preceded by | George H. Yeaman |
| Succeeded by | William N. Sweeney |
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| Born | January 6, 1810 Russellville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | October 1, 1880 (aged 70) Hopkinsville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Relations | Walter Evans (nephew) |
Born near Russellville, Kentucky, Ritter received a limited schooling. He served as member of the Kentucky House of Representatives in 1842 and 1850.
Ritter was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-ninth Congress (March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1867). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1866. He engaged in agricultural pursuits. He died in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, October 1, 1880. He was interred in Hopewell (later known as Riverside) Cemetery.
References
- United States Congress. "Burwell C. Ritter (id: R000276)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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