Jonathan H. Wallace
Jonathan Hasson Wallace | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 18th district | |
| In office May 27, 1884 – March 3, 1885 | |
| Preceded by | William McKinley |
| Succeeded by | Isaac H. Taylor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 31, 1824 |
| Died | October 28, 1892 (aged 67) Lisbon, Ohio, US |
| Resting place | Lisbon Cemetery |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Elizabeth L. McCook |
| Children | four |
| Alma mater | Washington College |
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Jonathan Hasson Wallace (October 31, 1824 – October 28, 1892) was an American lawyer and politician who served briefly as a United States Congressman from Ohio from 1884 to 1885. He is known for winning his seat in Congress in a contested election over incumbent Republican congressman, and future U.S. President, William McKinley in a contentious vote. The dispute over the outcome of the election rose all the way to the U.S. House, which named Wallace the winner.