C. S. Amsden (March 26, 1856 – August 6, 1943) was president pro tempore of the

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and speaker pro tempore of the

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Biography

Amsden was born on March 26, 1856, in

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. He attended

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. On January 5, 1881, Amsden married Lois L. Morton. They had two children before her death from

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on June 22, 1882. On July 3, 1884, he married Julia Smith. They had four children before her death on May 12, 1926. Amsden died on August 6, 1943, in

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Career

From 1885 to 1888, Amsden was Superintendent of Schools of Grant County, Dakota Territory. He was then twice a member of the Senate. First, from 1905 to 1906 and second from 1909 to 1928, serving as President pro tempore from 1915 to 1928. Later, Amsden was a member of the House of Representatives three times. First, from 1931 to 1932, serving as Speaker pro tempore in 1931. He was later a member again from 1935 to 1938 and from 1941 to 1942. Amsden was a

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Amsden, C. S. Politicians from Janesville, Wisconsin People from Milbank, South Dakota Republican Party South Dakota state senators Republican Party members of the South Dakota House of Representatives Carleton College alumni 1856 births 1943 deaths People from Dakota Territory