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          Christopher Latham Sholes

          19th century American publisher and politician

          Christopher Latham Sholes

          Christopher Latham Sholes

          In office
          January 7, 1856 – January 4, 1858
          Preceded byFrancis Paddock
          Succeeded bySamuel R.

          McClellan

          In office
          June 5, 1848 – January 7, 1850
          Preceded byPosition Established
          Succeeded byElijah Steele
          In office
          January 5, 1852 – January 2, 1854
          Preceded byHenry Johnson
          Succeeded bySamuel Hale Jr.
          Born

          Christopher Latham Sholes


          (1819-02-14)February 14, 1819
          Mooresburg, Penn., U.S.
          DiedFebruary 17, 1890(1890-02-17) (aged 71)
          Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
          Resting placeForest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
          Political party
          SpouseMary Jane McKinney (died 1888)
          Children
          • Charles Latham Sholes
          • (1843–1902)
          • Clarence Gordon Sholes
          • (1845–1926)
          • Mary Katherine (Tyrrell)
          • (1847–1896)
          • Frederick Sholes
          • (1847–1933)
          • Louis C.

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