Summary
Eugene Francis Loud (March 12, 1847 – December 19, 1908) was an American politician, lawyer, and merchant.[1] He was a Civil War veteran, who served six terms as a U.S. Representative from California from 1891 to 1903.
Eugene F. Loud | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1903 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas J. Clunie |
| Succeeded by | William J. Wynn |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 43rd district | |
| In office January 5, 1885 - January 3, 1887 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Luther L. Ewing |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 12, 1847 Abington, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | December 19, 1908 (aged 61) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Greenlawn Memorial Park, Colma, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Early life edit
Born in Abington, Massachusetts, Loud went to sea and afterward settled in California.[2]
Civil War edit
During the Civil War, he enlisted in a California Cavalry Battalion in 1862, which formed a part of the Second Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Cavalry.[2]
Early career edit
He returned to California, where he engaged in mining and as clerk for fifteen years. He studied law, and served as a clerk in the customs service in San Francisco. He served as a member of the California State Assembly for the 43rd district from 1885 to 1887.[3] He was cashier of the city and county of San Francisco.
Congress edit
Loud was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-second and to the five succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1903). He served as chairman of the Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads (Fifty-fourth through Fifty-seventh Congresses). In April 1898, Loud was among the six representatives who voted against declaring war on Spain. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1902 to the Fifty-eighth Congress.
Death edit
He died in San Francisco, on December 19, 1908. He remains were cremated and the ashes interred in the Odd Fellows Cemetery (which no longer exists).[2] He was re-interred at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Colma.[4]
References edit
- ^ Wolfe, Wellington C. (1902). Men of California, 1900-1902. Pacific Art Company. p. 430.
- ^ a b c "Loud, Eugene Francis". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "Join California - Eugene F. Loud". joincalifornia.com.
- ^ "Index to Politicians: Lou to Lovatus". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- United States Congress. "Eugene F. Loud (id: L000448)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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