Horace Franklin Bartine

Republican Representative of Nevada

  • Representative

    Nevada

    December 7, 1891 - March 3, 1893

2

Congresses Served

2

House Terms

March 21, 1848 (70 years old)

Birthday

August 27, 1918

Death

  • Served as a United States Representative from Nevada from 1889 to 1893.
  • Enlisted as a private in the 8th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War, where he was wounded and present at the surrender of the Confederate Army.
  • Transitioned from farming to business, specifically in copper sulfate production, after moving to Nevada.
  • Studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1880, establishing a legal practice.
  • Held the position of district attorney for Ormsby County from 1880 to 1882.
  • Advocated for bimetallism in U.S. currency during his time in Congress.
  • After leaving Congress, worked as an editor for the National Bimetallist magazine and later served as a state tax examiner and chairman of the state railroad commission.
  • Attempted to run for Congress as a Democratic candidate shortly before his death in 1918.
  • Died from a heart attack while campaigning in Winnemucca, Nevada.