Representative William Henry Calkins - Contact Information

William Henry Calkins (born February 18, 1842) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana. He represented Indiana’s 13th Congressional District and served four terms in Congress. His tenure in the U.S. House began on October 15, 1877, and concluded on March 3, 1885, marking nearly eight years of continuous legislative service at the federal level.

Calkins served as a Representative during a period of post–Civil War and Gilded Age politics, aligning with the Republican Party. Throughout his time in office, he was identified with Indiana’s 13th District, contributing to the state’s representation in the national legislature. While specific committee assignments, legislative initiatives, or additional offices are not listed in the available record, his repeated election over four terms indicates sustained support from his constituents. William Henry Calkins is recorded as a former member of Congress, and further personal or professional details beyond his congressional service are not provided in the available metadata.