Lucien Lester Ainsworth

Democrat Representative of Iowa's 3rd district

Congresses Served

House Terms

January 1, 1831 (71 years old)

Birthday

January 1, 1902

Death

Served as a one-term U.S. Representative in the House of Representatives.
Elected as the first Democrat from Iowa to Congress since 1854.
Had a background in law, having studied and practiced law in multiple states.
Participated in the Civil War as a captain in the Union Army, specifically in the 6th Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry.
Engaged in local politics, serving in both the Iowa Senate and the Iowa House of Representatives prior to his congressional term.
Married Margaret Elizabeth McCool and had five children, four of whom survived to adulthood.
His family had a history of military service, with ancestors involved in the Revolutionary War.
Resided in West Union, Iowa, for most of his life and continued his law practice until his death.