Silas Reynolds Barton

Republican Representative of Nebraska's 5th district

  • Representative

    Nebraska, district 5

    April 7, 1913 - March 3, 1915

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Congresses Served

1

House Terms

May 21, 1872 (44 years old)

Birthday

November 7, 1916

Death

  • Served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one term.
  • Represented Nebraska’s 5th congressional district.
  • Held the position of Nebraska State Auditor prior to his congressional service.
  • Worked as a farmer and teacher throughout his career.
  • Involved in the Ancient Order of United Workmen, serving as grand recorder.
  • Experienced personal tragedy with the loss of two children in infancy.
  • Married twice, first to Adah Michell and later to Ellen Tazwell Metcalfe.
  • Died at the age of 44 before he could run for re-election.