Gilbert Lafayette Laws | |
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.jpg) The Aurora Republican (Aurora, NE), October 25, 1889 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska's 2nd district | |
| In office December 2, 1889 – March 3, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | James Laird |
| Succeeded by | William A. McKeighan |
| Secretary of State of Nebraska | |
| In office 1886–1888 | |
| Governor | James W. Dawes John Milton Thayer |
| Preceded by | Edward P. Roggen |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin R. Cowdery |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 11, 1838 Olney, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | April 25, 1907 (aged 69) Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Resting place | Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Josephine Lawrence Laws |
| Children | Gertrude H. Laws Theodosia C. Laws Helen Lucile Laws |
| Alma mater | Haskell University Milton College |
| Occupation | Manufacturer Politician Newspaper publisher Businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1862 |
| Rank | Sergeant, USV |
| Unit | 5th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Gilbert Lafayette Laws (March 11, 1838 – April 25, 1907) was an American politician, newspaper publisher and businessman. He served as the Nebraska Secretary of State and as a member of the United States House of Representatives during the 1800s.