Orlando Burrell (July 26, 1826 – June 7, 1921) was an American Civil War veteran who served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois for one term from 1895 to 1897.

Orlando Burrell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 20th district
In office
March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897
Preceded byGeorge W. Smith
Succeeded byJames R. Campbell
Personal details
Born
Orlando Burrell

(1826-07-26)July 26, 1826
Newton, Pennsylvania
DiedJune 7, 1921(1921-06-07) (aged 94)
Carmi, Illinois
Resting placeMaple Ridge Cemetery
Political partyRepublican

Life and career

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Born in Newton, Pennsylvania, Burrell moved with his parents to White County, Illinois, in 1834. He attended the common schools. He engaged in agricultural pursuits.

Civil War

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During the Civil War he raised a company of Cavalry in June 1861, and was elected its captain, and was attached to the First Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Cavalry.

After the war

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He served as judge of White County 1873-1881. Sheriff of White County 1892-1894. He served as delegate to the Republican National Convention at Minneapolis in 1892.

Congress

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Burrell was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1896 to the Fifty-fifth Congress. He retired from public life and resumed his agricultural pursuits.

Death

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He died in Carmi, Illinois, June 7, 1921. He was interred in Maple Ridge Cemetery.

References

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  • United States Congress. "Orlando Burrell (id: B001136)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 20th congressional district

1895–1897
Succeeded by

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