Gustavus Sessinghaus (November 8, 1838 – November 16, 1887) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.

Gustavus Sessinghaus
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Missouri's 3rd district
In office
March 2, 1883 – March 3, 1883
Preceded byRichard Graham Frost
Succeeded byAlexander M. Dockery
Personal details
Born(1838-11-08)November 8, 1838
Koela (Cologne), Prussia
DiedNovember 16, 1887(1887-11-16) (aged 49)
St. Louis, Missouri
Political partyRepublican

Born in Koela, Prussia, Sessinghaus pursued preparatory studies. Immigrated to the United States and settled in St. Louis, Missouri. During the Civil War served as a private in Company A, Fifth Regiment, United States Reserve Corps, Missouri Volunteer Infantry. He served as member of the school board 1878-1880. He successfully contested as a Republican the election of Richard G. Frost to the Forty-seventh Congress and served two days only, (March 2, 1883 – March 3, 1883). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1882 to the Forty-eighth Congress. He engaged in the milling business. He died in St. Louis, Missouri, on November 16, 1887, and was interred at Bellefontaine Cemetery.

References

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  • United States Congress. "Gustavus Sessinghaus (id: S000249)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Missouri's 3rd congressional district

1883
Succeeded by