Background
Fenton, Lucien Jerome was born on May 7, 1844 in near Winchester, Ohio, United States. Son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Smith) Fenton.
Fenton, Lucien Jerome was born on May 7, 1844 in near Winchester, Ohio, United States. Son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Smith) Fenton.
Educated Lebanon Normal and Ohio U.
Enlisted in 91st Ohio Regiment, August 14, 1862. Permanently disabled by gunshot wound at battle of Winchester, Virginia, September 19, 1864. Teacher and superintendent public schools in Ohio several years.
Awarded high school life certificate by Ohio State Board of School Examiners, 1878.
Appointed to position in custom house, New Orleans, 1880, and in the United States Treasurer Department, Washington, 1881. Organized Winchester Bank, 1884.
Appointed trustee Ohio University, 1892. Member Ohio Centennial Commission, 1898.
Member 54th and 55th Congresses (1895-1899), 10th Ohio District.
Served on House Committee on Military Affairs during Spanish-American War. President trustees Wilson Children’s Home, West Union, O., 1912. President Company Board Education, 1914.
Home: Winchester, O.
Member Ohio Centennial Commission, 1898. Member 54th and 55th Congresses (1895-1899), 10th Ohio District.
Married Belle Manker, May 22, 1872.