Lewis B. Gunckel

Background

Gunckel, Lewis B. was born on October 15, 1826 in Germantown, Ohio, United States. Son of Colonel Michael Gunckel.

Education

Graduate Farmers’ College, 1848.

Career

Practiced law 50 years, Dayton, O. Retired, devoting himself to public charity and political reform. State senator, 1862-1865.

Presidential elector, 1864, and canvassed State for Lincoln. Manager of National Soldiers’ Homes for 12 years.

Special commissioner, 1871, to investigate frauds practiced upon Cherokee, Creek and Chickasaw Indians.

Achievements

• Lewis B. Gunckel has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Congress, 1873-1875.

Connections

Father:

Colonel Michael Gunckel. Gunckel