Representative Clement Cabell Dickinson

Clement Cabell Dickinson served as a Representative from Missouri in the United States Congress from 1909 to 1935. A member of the Democratic Party, Clement Cabell Dickinson contributed to the legislative process during 11 terms in office.

Clement Cabell Dickinson’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Clement Cabell Dickinson participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

Clement Cabell Dickinson (December 6, 1849 – January 14, 1938), also known as Clement C. Dickinson, was a Democratic Representative representing Missouri from February 1, 1910, to March 3, 1921, from March 4, 1923 – March 3, 1929 and from March 4, 1931 – January 3, 1935. Dickinson was born at Prince Edward Court House, Virginia in Prince Edward County, Virginia. He graduated from Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia in 1869 and taught in Virginia and Kentucky. He moved to Clinton, Missouri in 1872 where he continued to teach and study law. He was prosecuting attorney in Henry County, Missouri 1876–1882, city attorney in Clinton 1882–1884, a member of the Missouri House of Representatives 1900-1902 and the Missouri State Senate 1902–1906. He was on the board of Central Missouri State University 1907–1913. He was elected to Congress to succeed David A. De Armond who had died. He failed to be re-elected in 1920 but served another two terms from 1931 to 1935 but was not renominated in 1934. He is buried in Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.