Ara Barton
| Ara Barton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 18th district | |
| In office January 2, 1872 – January 6, 1873 | |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 8th district | |
| In office January 3, 1871 – January 2, 1872 | |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 3rd district | |
| In office December 7, 1859 – December 29, 1859 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 12, 1824 Charlestown, New Hampshire, United States | 
| Died | November 6, 1898 (aged 74) Morristown, Minnesota, United States | 
| Political party | Democratic | 
| Other political affiliations | Greenback (1879) | 
| Spouse | Louisa J. Fish | 
| Children | 4 | 
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America | 
| Branch/service | Union Army | 
| Years of service | August 1862 - June 1866 | 
| Rank | Captain | 
| Unit | |
| Commands | 
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| Battles/wars | |
Ara Barton, sometimes listed as Asa Barton (April 12, 1824 – November 6, 1898) was an American politician, lawyer, and military officer from the state of Minnesota.