Stephen A. Northway
Stephen Asa Northway (June 19, 1833 – September 8, 1898) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1893 to 1898. Member of theU.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 19th districtIn office
March 4, 1893 – September 8, 1898Preceded by Ezra B. Taylor Succeeded by Charles W. F. Dick Member of theOhio House of Representatives
from the Ashtabula County districtIn office
January 1, 1866 – January 5, 1868Preceded by Abner Kellogg Succeeded by William M. Eames Personal details Born (1833-06-19)June 19, 1833
Christian Hollow, New YorkDied September 8, 1898(1898-09-08) (aged 65)
Jefferson, OhioResting place Oakdale Cemetery Political party Republican Alma mater Kingsville Academy Contents
Born in Christian Hollow, New York, Northway moved with his parents in 1840 to the township of Orwell, Ohio. He attended the district school, Kingsville Academy, and Orwell Academy. He taught school. He studied law.
He was admitted to the bar in 1859 and commenced practice in Jefferson, Ohio. He served as prosecuting attorney of Ashtabula County 1861-1865. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1865 and 1866. He resumed the practice of law.
Northway was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-third, Fifty-fourth, and Fifty-fifth Congresses and served from March 4, 1893, until his death in Jefferson, Ohio, on September 8, 1898. He was interred in Oakdale Cemetery.
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