Born in New London, Connecticut, October 9, 1822. Mr. Leffingwell located at DeWitt in 1845. He resided in the state for several years previous; later removed to Lyons and from there to Chicago and practiced in Chicago until his death. He was one of the most noted orators the state ever had. He was a member of the first General Assembly, in the House, and in the Senate of the third and fourth General Assemblies. In 1853-54 he was district judge. In 1861 he enlisted and was captain of Company B, First Iowa Cavalry

Born in New London, Connecticut, October 9, 1822. Mr. Leffingwell located at DeWitt in 1845. He resided in the state for several years previous; later removed to Lyons and from there to Chicago and practiced in Chicago until his death. He was one of the most noted orators the state ever had. He was a member of the first General Assembly, in the House, and in the Senate of the third and fourth General Assemblies. In 1853-54 he was district judge. In 1861 he enlisted and was captain of Company B, First Iowa Cavalry

Born in New London, Connecticut, October 9, 1822. Mr. Leffingwell located at DeWitt in 1845. He resided in the state for several years previous; later removed to Lyons and from there to Chicago and practiced in Chicago until his death. He was one of the most noted orators the state ever had. He was a member of the first General Assembly, in the House, and in the Senate of the third and fourth General Assemblies. In 1853-54 he was district judge. In 1861 he enlisted and was captain of Company B, First Iowa Cavalry.