Turner Mastin Marquett (July 19, 1831 – December 22, 1894) was a

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politician best known for being the first House representative for the state.

Early life

Marquett (sometimes spelled "Marquette") was born near

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, in 1831 and attended Springfield High School and

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. He graduated from

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in 1855 and moved to

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in 1856. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1859, and practiced in Plattsmouth.

Career

Marquett was a member of the Nebraska Territorial assembly from 1857 to 1859, and in the Territorial council in 1860 and 1861. He ran and won as Delegate from the

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to the

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, but since Nebraska was accepted as a state in 1867, the election was voided. He ran for the at large seat for Nebraska, but because of the exact date of admission, he was only able to serve as a representative for two days. He resumed his practice in Plattsmouth, moving to

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in 1874. He was general attorney for the

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from 1869 until December 22, 1894, when he died in

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. He was buried at

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in Lincoln.

References

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