Born in Otsego County , New York , Walling moved to Erie County , Pennsylvania , where he attended a local academy . He studied medicine and practiced a short time , and then learned the art of printing . He moved to Ohio in 1843 and engaged in newspaper work . He served as clerk of the Ohio General Assembly in 1851 and 1852 . He then studied law , was admitted to the bar in 1852 and practiced . He moved to Keokuk , Iowa , and was editor of the '' Daily Times '' 1855-1858 . He served as delegate to the 1856 Democratic National Convention . He returned to Ohio in 1861 and settled in Circleville , where he resumed the practice of law . He served as member of the Ohio Senate in 1865 . He served in the Ohio House of Representatives in 1867 and was elected speaker pro tempore
1856 Democratic National Convention
1856 Democratic National Convention
Ansel T. Walling