William E. Tou Velle

William Ellsworth Tou Velle
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 4th district
In office March 4, 1907 – March 3, 1911
Preceded by	Harvey C. Garber
Succeeded by	J. Henry Goeke
Personal details
Born	(1862-11-23)November 23, 1862 Celina, Ohio
Died	Celina, Ohio
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Elizabeth S. Day
Alma mater	Cincinnati Law School

William Ellsworth Tou Velle (November 23, 1862 – August 14, 1951) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.

Born in Celina, Ohio, November 23, 1862, attended the public schools and was graduated from Celina High School in 1879, Tou Velle was appointed postmaster of Celina, Ohio, on May 27, 1885, and served until June 14, 1888, when a successor was appointed. He was graduated from Cincinnati Law School in 1889. He was admitted to the bar the same year and commenced practice in Celina.

Tou Velle was elected as a Democrat to the Sixtieth and Sixty-first Congresses (March 4, 1907 – March 3, 1911). He did not seek renomination in 1910. He resumed the practice of law. He served as president of the First National Bank of Celina. He died in Celina, Ohio, August 14, 1951. He was interred in North Grove Cemetery.

Source

• William E. Tou Velle at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

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United States House of Representatives
Preceded by Harvey C. Garber	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 4th congressional district 1907-1911	Succeeded by J. Henry Goeke