Jacob A. Ambler

Republican Representative of Ohio's 17th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

January 1, 1829 (77 years old)

Birthday

January 1, 1906

Death

American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative for two terms.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and received education in local schools and private instruction.
Moved to Salem, Ohio, to study law in his brother’s law office and was admitted to the bar in 1851.
Elected to the Ohio State House of Representatives in 1857, serving two terms.
Appointed as judge of the ninth judicial district in 1859, serving until 1867.
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican, serving from 1869 to 1873.
Declined renomination for Congress in 1872.
Resumed law practice and engaged in various business ventures after his congressional service.
Held positions such as vice president of a bank and a steel and wire nail mill, and president of a publishing company.
Served as a delegate to every Republican National Convention from 1876 to 1896.
Appointed to the United States Tariff Commission by President Arthur in 1882.
Retired from general law practice in 1898 but remained active in business until his death in 1906.
Interred in Hope Cemetery, Salem, Ohio.