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Reasin Beall (December 3, 1769 – February 20, 1843) was an American politician. He was an Ohio Congressman and a Militia General during the War of 1812.
Beall began his political career as Clerk of the Columbiana County Court.
After the War of 1812, he returned to New Lisbon and served in the Thirteenth United States Congress from April 20, 1813 to June 7, 1814, filling the vacancy of Rep. John S. Edwards, who had been elected but died before taking his seat.
Later years
The office of register of the Federal Land Office in Wooster became vacant in 1814, and Beall was appointed by the President and took up residence there. He held that position until resigning in 1824. He remained in Wooster until his death.[2] He resigned from politics, with the exception of being named a Presidential elector in 1840.[2] He was a WhigPresidential elector in 1840 for Harrison/Tyler.[3]
Reasin Beall died age 73 in Wooster, Ohio.
Legacy
Beall's home in Wooster still stands and at one time was owned by the College of Wooster. The college used it as a woman's dormitory. The home was under the care of William Foard and his wife Winona (Houser) Foard who lived in the upper stories from about 1958 to about 1973. The home is now the center of the [Wayne County Historical Society of Ohio] campus.
References
^Edwards never served. He died before the commencement of his term. Beall was elected in a special election.
