Rufus Paine Spalding
1798–1886 (age 88)
Congressman
Biography
Rufus Paine Spalding's legal career in Ohio was shaped by a commitment to justice and the anti-slavery cause.
During his time as a U.S. Congressman and through later teaching and advocacy, he sought to unite principle with public service, leaving a legacy of moral clarity as he rests alongside fellow Ohioans at Lake View Cemetery.