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History of Malta, (Morgan County) Ohio

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Biographies:

Biography of Rufus R. Dawes

Rufus R. Dawes, representative, was born at Malta, Ohio, July 4, 1838. He was graduated at Marietta college in 1860, and entered the Federal army in 1861 as captain of the 6th Wisconsin volunteers. He was promoted major in 1862; lieutenant-colonel in 1863; mustered out Aug. 10, 1864, and brevetted brigadier-general, March 13, 1865. He was a representative in the 47th congress. His son, Charles Gates, was made U.S. Comptroller of the currency, Jan. 1, 1898. General Dawes died in Marietta, Ohio, Aug. 2, 1899.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

Ohio Facts:
Tree: buckeye
Bird: cardinal
Flower: scarlet carnation
Nickname: Buckeye State
Motto: With God, All Things Are Possible
Area (sq. mi.): 41,222
Capitol: Columbus
Admitted: 1 Mar 1803

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