Marshall ARNOLD, Congress, MO (1845-1913)

ARNOLD, Marshall, a Representative from Missouri; born at Cook Settlement, near Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo., October 21, 1845; attended the common schools; professor at Arcadia College in 1870 and 1871; deputy clerk of the circuit, county, and probate courts of St. Francois County, Mo.; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1872 and commenced practice in Commerce, Scott County, Mo.; prosecuting attorney of Scott County 1873-1876; member of the State house of representatives 1877-1879; elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-second and Fifty-third Congresses (March 4, 1891-March 3, 1895); unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1894 to the Fifty-fourth Congress; resumed the practice of law in Benton, Scott County, Mo., and died there June 12, 1913; interment in Benton Cemetery.

Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present