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John Taffe

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"(January 30, 1827 -- March 14, 1884) John Taffe was a(n) lawyer, public servant, soldier, receiver of public land, and American politician. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and moved to Nebraska in 1856. Taffe studied law and was admitted to the bar. He was a member of the Territorial Council (1860 and 1861), served as president of that council, and was a receiver of the public land office in North Platte, Nebraska. John served in the Union Army and served as major in the 2nd Regiment Nebraska Volunteer Cavalry. Taffe was elected as a Republican to the 40th, 41st, and 42nd Congresses (March 4, 1867 - March 3, 1873) and served as Chairman on the Committee on Territories (42nd Congress). [Source: 'Biographical Directory of the United States Congress 1774 - Present', available at https://bioguideretro.congress.gov/Home/MemberDetails?memIndex=T000006]"

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