Ralph D. Cole
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Ralph Dayton Cole was a U.S. Representative
from Ohio
, brother of Raymond Clinton Cole.
Born in Vanlue, Ohio
, Cole attended the common schools.
He was graduated from Findlay College
of Findlay, Ohio
in 1896.
Deputy clerk of Hancock County 1897-1899.
He studied law at Ohio Northern University College of Law.
He was admitted to the bar
in 1900 and commenced practice in Findlay, Ohio
.
He served as member of the State house of representatives 1900-1904.
Cole was elected as a Republican
to the Fifty-ninth
, Sixtieth
, and Sixty-first
Congresses (March 4, 1905-March 3, 1911).
He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1910 to the Sixty-second
Congress.
He resumed the practice of law in Findlay, Toledo, and Columbus, Ohio.
Legal adviser to the Comptroller of the Currency in 1912 and 1913.
He served as chairman of the speakers' bureau, Republican National Committee
, in 1916.
He served as delegate to the Republican National Conventions in 1916, 1924, and 1928.
Enlisted in the United States Army
June 6, 1917, serving overseas as major and lieutenant colonel in the Thirty-seventh Infantry Division, taking part in many major engagements.
He was honorably discharged from the service April 6, 1919.
He was one of the founders of the American Legion
at Paris February 16, 1919.
He resumed the practice of his profession.
Sustained serious injuries in an automobile accident near Parkman, Ohio
, from which he died in Warren, Ohio
, on October 15, 1932.
He was interred in Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Ohio
.
United States House of Representatives
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from Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, brother of Raymond Clinton Cole.
Born in Vanlue, Ohio
Vanlue, Ohio
Vanlue is a village in Hancock County, Ohio, United States. The population was 371 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Vanlue is located at ....
, Cole attended the common schools.
He was graduated from Findlay College
University of Findlay
The University of Findlay is a private university located in the city of Findlay in Hancock County, Ohio, United States. It was affiliated with the Churches of God, General Conference, and was founded in 1882 by the city of Findlay and the Churches of God, General Conference. Findlay offers more...
of Findlay, Ohio
Findlay, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 38,967 people, 15,905 households, and 10,004 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,266.3 people per square mile . There were 17,152 housing units at an average density of 997.6 per square mile...
in 1896.
Deputy clerk of Hancock County 1897-1899.
He studied law at Ohio Northern University College of Law.
He was admitted to the bar
Admission to the bar in the United States
In the United States, admission to the bar is the granting of permission by a particular court system to a lawyer to practice law in that system. Each U.S. state and similar jurisdiction has its own court system and sets its own rules for bar admission , which can lead to different admission...
in 1900 and commenced practice in Findlay, Ohio
Findlay, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 38,967 people, 15,905 households, and 10,004 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,266.3 people per square mile . There were 17,152 housing units at an average density of 997.6 per square mile...
.
He served as member of the State house of representatives 1900-1904.
Cole was elected as a Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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to the Fifty-ninth
59th United States Congress
The Fifty-ninth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1905 to March 4, 1907, during the fifth and sixth...
, Sixtieth
60th United States Congress
The Sixtieth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1907 to March 4, 1909, during the last two years of...
, and Sixty-first
61st United States Congress
The Sixty-first United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1909 to March 4, 1911, during the first two years of...
Congresses (March 4, 1905-March 3, 1911).
He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1910 to the Sixty-second
62nd United States Congress
- House of Representatives :* Democratic : 230 * Republican : 162* Socialist : 1* Independent : 1TOTAL members: 394-Senate:* President: James S...
Congress.
He resumed the practice of law in Findlay, Toledo, and Columbus, Ohio.
Legal adviser to the Comptroller of the Currency in 1912 and 1913.
He served as chairman of the speakers' bureau, Republican National Committee
Republican National Committee
The Republican National Committee is an American political committee that provides national leadership for the Republican Party of the United States. It is responsible for developing and promoting the Republican political platform, as well as coordinating fundraising and election strategy. It is...
, in 1916.
He served as delegate to the Republican National Conventions in 1916, 1924, and 1928.
Enlisted in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
June 6, 1917, serving overseas as major and lieutenant colonel in the Thirty-seventh Infantry Division, taking part in many major engagements.
He was honorably discharged from the service April 6, 1919.
He was one of the founders of the American Legion
American Legion
The American Legion is a mutual-aid organization of veterans of the United States armed forces chartered by the United States Congress. It was founded to benefit those veterans who served during a wartime period as defined by Congress...
at Paris February 16, 1919.
He resumed the practice of his profession.
Sustained serious injuries in an automobile accident near Parkman, Ohio
Parkman, Ohio
Parkman is a census-designated place in southern Parkman Township, Geauga County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 44080. It lies along U.S. Route 422 at its intersection with State Routes 88, 168, and 528.-External links:*...
, from which he died in Warren, Ohio
Warren, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 46,832 people, 19,288 households and 12,035 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,912.4 people per square mile . There were 21,279 housing units at an average density of 1,322.9 per square mile...
, on October 15, 1932.
He was interred in Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Ohio
Findlay, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 38,967 people, 15,905 households, and 10,004 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,266.3 people per square mile . There were 17,152 housing units at an average density of 997.6 per square mile...
.