(1829-1908) William Boyd Allison senator for the state of Iowa from 1863-1908.

William B. Allison

(1829-1908) William Boyd Allison senator for the state of Iowa from 1863-1908.

(1829-1908) American lawyer and senator famous four framing the Bland-Allison silver bill of 1878.  US Senator from Iowa.

William Boyd Allison

(1829-1908) American lawyer and senator famous four framing the Bland-Allison silver bill of 1878. US…

Colonel Edward Dickinson Baker (1811 - 1861) who served for the state of Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives and later as a U.S. Senator from Oregon. Baker served as a colonel during the Mexican-American War and the Civil War where he was killed in the Battle of Ball's Bluff becoming the only sitting senator to be killed in the Civil War.

Colonel Edward Dickinson Baker

Colonel Edward Dickinson Baker (1811 - 1861) who served for the state of Illinois in the U.S. House…

Edward Dickinson Baker (February 24, 1811 – October 21, 1861) was an English-born American politician, lawyer, military leader. Senator from Oregon.

Edward Dickinson Baker

Edward Dickinson Baker (February 24, 1811 – October 21, 1861) was an English-born American politician,…

James Asheton Bayard was an American lawyer and politician from Wilmington, in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a member of the Federalist Party, who served as U.S. Representative from Delaware and U.S. Senator from Delaware.

James Asheton Bayard

James Asheton Bayard was an American lawyer and politician from Wilmington, in New Castle County, Delaware.…

U.S. Senator from Delaware and Secretary of State under President Cleveland.

Thomas F. Bayard

U.S. Senator from Delaware and Secretary of State under President Cleveland.

Judah Philip Benjamin (August 6, 1811 – May 6, 1884) was an American politician and lawyer. He was a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, U.S. Senator from Louisiana, and member of the cabinet posts in the Confederate States of America.

Judah Philip Benjamin

Judah Philip Benjamin (August 6, 1811 – May 6, 1884) was an American politician and lawyer. He was…

Thomas Hart Benton (3/14/1784 - 4/10/1858) was a U.S. Senator from Missouri and a staunch advocate of westward expansion of the United States. He served in the Senate from 1821 to 1851, becoming the first member of that body to serve five terms. Benton was an architect and champion of westward expansion by the United States, a case that became known as the Manifest Destiny.

Thomas Benton

Thomas Hart Benton (3/14/1784 - 4/10/1858) was a U.S. Senator from Missouri and a staunch advocate of…

"Thomas H. Benton, former United States Senator from Missouri whom was involved in the years of slavery."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Thomas H. Benton

"Thomas H. Benton, former United States Senator from Missouri whom was involved in the years of slavery."—E.…

(1782-1858) Thomas Hart Benton, also called Old Bullion, was an American Senator from Missouri and an advocate of westward expansion of the United States.

Thomas H. Benton

(1782-1858) Thomas Hart Benton, also called Old Bullion, was an American Senator from Missouri and an…

(1782-1858) United States senator from Missouri also known as "Old Bullion".

Thomas Hart Benton

(1782-1858) United States senator from Missouri also known as "Old Bullion".

Thomas Hart Benton nicknamed "Old Bullion" (March 14, 1782 – April 10, 1858), was a U.S. Senator from Missouri and a staunch advocate of westward expansion of the United States.

Thomas Hart Benton

Thomas Hart Benton nicknamed "Old Bullion" (March 14, 1782 – April 10, 1858), was a U.S. Senator from…

(1830-1893) US representative, Speaker of the House of Representatives, senator from Maine, and secretary of state.

James G. Blaine

(1830-1893) US representative, Speaker of the House of Representatives, senator from Maine, and secretary…

Blaine was a U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator from Maine, U.S. Secretary of State, and ran for presidency.

James G. Blaine

Blaine was a U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator from Maine, U.S. Secretary of State, and ran for presidency.

(1830-1983) An American statesman, legislator of Maine, member of the House of Representatives of the National Congress, Speaker of the House, member of the Senate, and Secretary of State.

James Gillespie Blaine

(1830-1983) An American statesman, legislator of Maine, member of the House of Representatives of the…

James Gillespie Blaine was a U.S. Representative, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, U.S. Senator from Maine, two-time United States Secretary of State, and champion of the Half-Breeds.

James Gillespie Blaine

James Gillespie Blaine was a U.S. Representative, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives,…

Francis Preston Blair Jr. (1821 - 1875) was an American politician and Union Army general during the American Civil War. He served as a U.S. Senator and Representative for the state of Missouri and was the Democratic Party's nominee for Vice President in 1868.

Francis Preston Blair Jr.

Francis Preston Blair Jr. (1821 - 1875) was an American politician and Union Army general during the…

(1834-1920) United States Representative and Senator from New Hampshire.

Henry W. Blair

(1834-1920) United States Representative and Senator from New Hampshire.

General John C. Breckinridge (1821 - 1875) was a lawyer, U.S. Representative and Senator from Kentucky, the 14th Vice President of the United States, Southern Democratic candidate for President in 1860, a Confederate general in the Civil War and the last Confederate Secretary of War.

John C. Breckinridge

General John C. Breckinridge (1821 - 1875) was a lawyer, U.S. Representative and Senator from Kentucky,…

John Cabell Breckinridge was a lawyer, U.S. Representative, Senator from Kentucky, Vice President of the United States, Southern Democratic candidate for President in 1860, a Confederate general in the American Civil War, and the last Confederate Secretary of War.

John Cabell Breckinridge

John Cabell Breckinridge was a lawyer, U.S. Representative, Senator from Kentucky, Vice President of…

(1821-1894} United States Senator from Georgia.

Joseph E. Brown

(1821-1894} United States Senator from Georgia.

William Gannaway Brownlow was Governor of Tennessee from 1865 to 1869 and a Senator from Tennessee from 1869 to 1875. Serving during Reconstruction following the American Civil War, Brownlow was strongly pro-Union.

William Gannaway Brownlow

William Gannaway Brownlow was Governor of Tennessee from 1865 to 1869 and a Senator from Tennessee from…

(1791-1868) James Buchanan, fifteenth president of the United States, largely remembered for his failure to avert the Civil War. President, Ambassador to the UK, Secretary of State, Senator from Pennsylvania

James Buchanan

(1791-1868) James Buchanan, fifteenth president of the United States, largely remembered for his failure…

William Alfred Buckingham (May 28, 1804 - February 5, 1875) was a Republican United States Senator from Connecticut.

William Alfred Buckingham

William Alfred Buckingham (May 28, 1804 - February 5, 1875) was a Republican United States Senator from…

Ambrose Everett Burnside (May 23, 1824 – September 13, 1881) was an American soldier, railroad executive, inventor, industrialist, and politician from Rhode Island, serving as governor and a U.S. Senator from Rhode Island.

Ambrose Everett Burnside

Ambrose Everett Burnside (May 23, 1824 – September 13, 1881) was an American soldier, railroad executive,…

Ambrose Everett Burnside (1824 - 1881) was an American soldier, railroad executive, inventor, industrialist, and politician from Rhode Island, serving as governor and a U.S. Senator. Burnside was a Union Army general in the Civil War and conducted campaigns in North Carolina and East Tennessee but was defeated in the Battle of Fredericksburg and Battle of the Crater. The term "sideburns" is derived from his last name and his distinctive style of facial hair.

General Ambrose Everett Burnside

Ambrose Everett Burnside (1824 - 1881) was an American soldier, railroad executive, inventor, industrialist,…

(1756-1836) New Your State Attorney General, US Senator from New York, American vice-president 1801 - 1805

Aaron Burr

(1756-1836) New Your State Attorney General, US Senator from New York, American vice-president 1801…

John C. Calhoun, a senator from South Carolina who instigated the doctrine of nullification in his state.

John C. Calhoun

John C. Calhoun, a senator from South Carolina who instigated the doctrine of nullification in his state.

(1833-1918) Cameron served as Secretary of War and as a senator from Pennsylvania.

James Donald Cameron

(1833-1918) Cameron served as Secretary of War and as a senator from Pennsylvania.

(1835-1910) US representative, Speaker of the House of Representatives, senator Kentucky, and cabinet officer

John G. Carlisle

(1835-1910) US representative, Speaker of the House of Representatives, senator Kentucky, and cabinet…

Lewis Cass (October 9, 1782 – June 17, 1866) was an American military officer and politician. During his long political career, Cass served as a governor of the Michigan Territory, an American ambassador, and a U.S. Senator representing Michigan.

Lewis Cass

Lewis Cass (October 9, 1782 – June 17, 1866) was an American military officer and politician. During…

(1799-1859) American lawyer who served as a representative to the Senate and Congress for the State of Massachusetts.

Rufus Choate

(1799-1859) American lawyer who served as a representative to the Senate and Congress for the State…

Henry Clay, the famous American statesman and orator. He ran for president unsuccessfully several times. Speaker of the House of Representatives, US Secretary of State, Senator from Kentucky.

Henry Clay

Henry Clay, the famous American statesman and orator. He ran for president unsuccessfully several times.…

A portrait of Henry Clay. He was the American statesman and orator. He ran for president several times but was unsuccessful. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Secretary of State, Representative, , US Senator from Kentucky.

Henry Clay

A portrait of Henry Clay. He was the American statesman and orator. He ran for president several times…

Known as "The Great Compromiser" and "The Great Pacifier" for his ability to bring others to agreement, he was the founder and leader of the Whig Party. Pictured here is Henry Clay at 40 years of age. Senator from Kentucky.

Henry Clay

Known as "The Great Compromiser" and "The Great Pacifier" for his ability to bring others to agreement,…

A U.S. Senator from Delaware and Secretary of State.

John M. Clayton

A U.S. Senator from Delaware and Secretary of State.

DeWitt Clinton (March 2, 1769 - February 11, 1828) was an early American politician who served as United States Senator and Governor of New York. In this last capacity he was largely responsible for the construction of the Erie Canal.

DeWitt Clinton

DeWitt Clinton (March 2, 1769 - February 11, 1828) was an early American politician who served as United…

(1829-1888) US representative and senator from New York who was confirmed a Supreme Court Justice.

Roscoe Conkling

(1829-1888) US representative and senator from New York who was confirmed a Supreme Court Justice.

Roscoe Conkling (October 30, 1829 - April 18, 1888) was a politician from New York who served both as a member of the United States House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. He was the leader of the Stalwart faction of the Republican Party.

Roscoe Conkling

Roscoe Conkling (October 30, 1829 - April 18, 1888) was a politician from New York who served both as…

(1794-1865) US governor of Ohio and representative and senator as well as ambassador to Mexico.

Thomas Corwin

(1794-1865) US governor of Ohio and representative and senator as well as ambassador to Mexico.

(1829-1914) Unites States senator from Illinois and representative who helped establish the Interstate Commerce Commission in 1887. Governor of Illinois.

Shelby M. Cullom

(1829-1914) Unites States senator from Illinois and representative who helped establish the Interstate…

Cushman Kellogg Davis (June 16, 1838 – November 27, 1900) was an American politician who served as the 7th Governor of Minnesota and as a U.S. Senator, from March 4, 1887 until his death.

Cushman Kellogg Davis

Cushman Kellogg Davis (June 16, 1838 – November 27, 1900) was an American politician who served as…

(1808-1889) President of the Confederate States of America. US Senator from Mississippi

Jefferson Davis

(1808-1889) President of the Confederate States of America. US Senator from Mississippi

Jefferson Davis, a senator from Mississippi who was elected president of the Confederate States of America. , US Senator from Mississippi.

Jefferson Davis

Jefferson Davis, a senator from Mississippi who was elected president of the Confederate States of America.…

(1816-1903) U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and editor of the <em>Gazette</em> and the <em>Transcript</em>.

Henry L. Dawes

(1816-1903) U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and editor of the Gazette and the Transcript.

John Adams Dix (1798 - 1879) served as the Secretary of the Treasury, U.S. Senator, and New York Governor. He was also a Civil War General in the New York Militia.

General John A. Dix

John Adams Dix (1798 - 1879) served as the Secretary of the Treasury, U.S. Senator, and New York Governor.…

John Adams Dix (July 24, 1798 – April 21, 1879) was an American politician from New York. He served as Secretary of the Treasury, U.S. Senator, and New York Governor. He was also a distinguished Civil War General.

John Adams Dix

John Adams Dix (July 24, 1798 – April 21, 1879) was an American politician from New York. He served…

James Duane (February 6, 1733–February 1, 1797) was a lawyer, jurist, and Revolutionary leader from New York. He served as a delegate to the Continental Congress, a U.S. District Judge, New York state senator, and as Mayor of New York.

James Duane

James Duane (February 6, 1733–February 1, 1797) was a lawyer, jurist, and Revolutionary leader from…

"Senator Edmunds is descended from Quaker and Puritanic parentage. He is a Vermonter by birth, having been born at Richmond, Febuary 1, 1828." —The Popular Cyclopedia, 1888 US Senator from Vermont 1866-1891.

George F Edmunds

"Senator Edmunds is descended from Quaker and Puritanic parentage. He is a Vermonter by birth, having…

(1826-1919) US senator of Vermont who was the Author of the Civil Rights Act of 1875 and coauthor of the Sherman Antitrust Act

George F. Edmunds

(1826-1919) US senator of Vermont who was the Author of the Civil Rights Act of 1875 and coauthor of…

(1828-1919) US Senator from Vermont.

George Franklin Edmunds

(1828-1919) US Senator from Vermont.

James Biddle Eustis (August 27, 1834 - September 9, 1887) was a United States Senator from Louisiana.

James Biddle Eustis

James Biddle Eustis (August 27, 1834 - September 9, 1887) was a United States Senator from Louisiana.

(1818-1901) US Secretary of State, US Attorney General and Senator from New York.

William Maxwell Evarts

(1818-1901) US Secretary of State, US Attorney General and Senator from New York.

William Maxwell Evarts (February 6, 1818 – February 28, 1901) was an American lawyer and statesman who served as US Secretary of State, US Attorney General and US Senator from New York.

William Maxwell Evarts

William Maxwell Evarts (February 6, 1818 – February 28, 1901) was an American lawyer and statesman…

Edward Everett (April 11, 1794 – January 15, 1865) was a Whig Party politician from Massachusetts. Governor and Senator from Massachusetts.

Edward Everett

Edward Everett (April 11, 1794 – January 15, 1865) was a Whig Party politician from Massachusetts.…

(1823-1903) US Representative and Senator from Illinois.

Charles B. Farwell

(1823-1903) US Representative and Senator from Illinois.

Hamilton Fish (August 3, 1808 – September 7, 1893), born in New York City, was an American statesman who served as Governor of New York, United States Senator from New York and United States Secretary of State.

Hamilton Fish

Hamilton Fish (August 3, 1808 – September 7, 1893), born in New York City, was an American statesman…

Theodore Frelinghuysen (March 28, 1787 – April 12, 1862) was an American politician, serving as New Jersey Attorney General, United States Senator, and Mayor of Newark, New Jersey before running as a candidate for Vice President with Henry Clay on the Whig ticket in the election of 1844.

Theodore Frelinghuysen

Theodore Frelinghuysen (March 28, 1787 – April 12, 1862) was an American politician, serving as New…

William Pierce Frye (September 2, 1830 – August 8, 1911) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Maine.

William Pierce Frye

William Pierce Frye (September 2, 1830 – August 8, 1911) was an American politician from the U.S.…

Senator from Maryland and president of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company.

Arthur Pue Gorman

Senator from Maryland and president of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company.