Nial R. Hysell (10 October 1854 – 21 October 1921) was a politician from the U.S. State of Ohio who served as Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1890 to 1892.
Nial R. Hysell | |
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| Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives | |
| In office January 6, 1890 – January 3, 1892 | |
| Preceded by | Elbert L. Lampson |
| Succeeded by | Lewis C. Laylin |
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| Born | October 10, 1854 Pomeroy, Ohio, US |
| Died | October 21, 1921 (aged 67) Meigs County, Ohio, US |
| Resting place | Bradford Cemetery, Bradford, Ohio |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Analda R. Dining |
Biography edit
Hysell was born October 10, 1854, at Pomeroy, Ohio. After a few months of school he began working in a coal mine as a boy. He studied in his leisure hours, and acquired some education. He worked as a coal miner until 1884.[1] In 1884, Hysell was elected vice-president of the miner's organization, serving for three years. He then was president of the state trade assembly for three years.[1] He represented Perry County in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1888 to 1892 as a Democrat,[2] and was Speaker of the House 1890 to 1892.[3] He then read law and was admitted to the bar in 1893.[1] He was elected to the Ohio State Senate for the tenth district, Franklin & Pickaway counties, from 1896 to 1898[4] after moving to Columbus.
Personal edit
Hysell married Analda R. Dining in 1875.[1]
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Bibliography edit
- Mercer, James K; Vallandigham, C N (1896). Representative men of Ohio, 1896-97. Columbus: Mercer and Vallandigham. p. 94.
- Ohio General Assembly (1917). Manual of legislative practice in the General Assembly. State of Ohio.