Wade Hampton III (March 28, 1818 - April 11, 1902) was a Confederate cavalry leader during the American Civil War and afterwards a politician from South Carolina, serving as its governor and as a U.S. Senator.

Wade Hampton III

Wade Hampton III (March 28, 1818 - April 11, 1902) was a Confederate cavalry leader during the American…

(1818-1902) Soldier of the Confederacy and United States Senator from South Carolina.

Wade Hampton

(1818-1902) Soldier of the Confederacy and United States Senator from South Carolina.

Marcus Alonzo Hanna (September 24, 1837 - February 15, 1904), best known as Mark Hanna, was an American industrialist and Republican politician from Cleveland, Ohio.

Marcus Alonzo Hanna

Marcus Alonzo Hanna (September 24, 1837 - February 15, 1904), best known as Mark Hanna, was an American…

(1833-1901) Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd President of the United States (1889-93). He had previously served as a senator from Indiana and was known as "Kid Gloves" and "Little Ben." , US Senator from Indiana

Benjamin Harrison

(1833-1901) Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd President of the United States (1889-93). He had previously…

Benjamin Harrison (August 20, 1833 – March 13, 1901) was the twenty-third President of the United States, serving one term from 1889 to 1893. Harrison was born in North Bend, Ohio, and at age 21 moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, where he became a prominent state politician. During the American Civil War Harrison served as a Brigadier General in the XXI Corps of the Army of the Cumberland. After the war he unsuccessfully ran for the governorship of Indiana, but was later elected to the U.S. Senate.

Benjamin Harrison

Benjamin Harrison (August 20, 1833 – March 13, 1901) was the twenty-third President of the United…

Thomas Andrews Hendricks (September 7, 1819 - November 25, 1885) was a U.S. Representative and a Senator from Indiana, a Governor of Indiana, and the twenty-first Vice President of the United States (serving with Grover Cleveland).

Thomas Andrews Hendricks

Thomas Andrews Hendricks (September 7, 1819 - November 25, 1885) was a U.S. Representative and a Senator…

(1736-1799) Henry was an orator and patriot. He was an opponent of excessive taxes. Henry was governor of Virginia in 1777. Henry was a U.S. Senator in 1794.

Patrick Henry

(1736-1799) Henry was an orator and patriot. He was an opponent of excessive taxes. Henry was governor…

Thomas Holliday Hicks (September 2, 1798 - February 14, 1865) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as Governor of Maryland from 1858 until 1862, and as a U.S. Senator from Maryland from 1862 until his death in 1865.

Thomas Holliday Hicks

Thomas Holliday Hicks (September 2, 1798 - February 14, 1865) was an American politician from Maryland.…

(1826-1904) US representative and senator from Massachusetts that helped draft the Sherman Antitrust Act.

George F. Hoar

(1826-1904) US representative and senator from Massachusetts that helped draft the Sherman Antitrust…

US Senator from Massachusetts who served during the Spanish American War.

George F. Hoar

US Senator from Massachusetts who served during the Spanish American War.

George Frisbie Hoar (August 29, 1826 - September 30, 1904) was a prominent United States politician and United States Senator from Massachusetts.

George Frisbie Hoar

George Frisbie Hoar (August 29, 1826 - September 30, 1904) was a prominent United States politician…

(1793-1863) 19th century American politician who was a key figure in the history of Texas and President of the Republic of Texas, Senator of Texas, and Governor of Texas.

Sam Houston

(1793-1863) 19th century American politician who was a key figure in the history of Texas and President…

John Eager Howard (June 4, 1752 - October 12, 1827) was an American soldier and Senator from Maryland as well as Maryland's fifth governor. He was born in and died in Baltimore County.

John Eager Howard

John Eager Howard (June 4, 1752 - October 12, 1827) was an American soldier and Senator from Maryland…

American senator from Kansas and member of the Wyandotte constitutional convention.

John James Ingalls

American senator from Kansas and member of the Wyandotte constitutional convention.

"Andrew Jackson was born March 15th, 1767, was a senator from Tennesse and president."—E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895

Andrew Jackson

"Andrew Jackson was born March 15th, 1767, was a senator from Tennesse and president."—E. Benjamin…

James "Left Eye" Jackson (September 21, 1757–March 19, 1806) was an early Georgia politician of the Democratic-Republican Party. Senator from Georgia.

James Jackson

James "Left Eye" Jackson (September 21, 1757–March 19, 1806) was an early Georgia politician of the…

(1849-1917) Jurist and Senator from Indiana

John Worth Kern

(1849-1917) Jurist and Senator from Indiana

Governor of Wisconsin and U.S. Senator

Robert M. La Follette

Governor of Wisconsin and U.S. Senator

Richard Henry Lee (January 20, 1732 – June 19, 1794) was an American statesman from Virginia best known for proposing the motion in the Second Continental Congress calling for the colonies' independence from Great Britain.

Richard Henry Lee

Richard Henry Lee (January 20, 1732 – June 19, 1794) was an American statesman from Virginia best…

Henry Cabot Lodge (May 12, 1850 – November 9, 1924) was an American statesman, a Republican politician, and a noted historian. Senator from Massachusetts.

Henry Cabot Lodge

Henry Cabot Lodge (May 12, 1850 – November 9, 1924) was an American statesman, a Republican politician,…

(1826-1886) American soldier and statesman who fought in the Mexican War.  US Senator from Illinois.

John Alexander Logan

(1826-1886) American soldier and statesman who fought in the Mexican War. US Senator from Illinois.

John Alexander Logan (February 8, 1826 – December 26, 1886) was an American soldier and political leader. He served in the Mexican-American War and was a General in the Union Army in the American Civil War. Senator from Illinois.

John Alexander Logan

John Alexander Logan (February 8, 1826 – December 26, 1886) was an American soldier and political…

(1826-1895) Confederate soldier and US senator from Virginia.

General William Mahone

(1826-1895) Confederate soldier and US senator from Virginia.

James Murray Mason (November 3, 1798 – April 28, 1871) was a United States Representative and United States Senator from Virginia.

James Murray Mason

James Murray Mason (November 3, 1798 – April 28, 1871) was a United States Representative and United…

Edwin Denison Morgan (February 8, 1811 – February 14, 1883) was Governor of New York from 1859 to 1862 and served in the United States Senate from 1863 to 1869. He was the first and longest serving chairman of the Republican National Committee.

Edwin Dennison Morgan

Edwin Denison Morgan (February 8, 1811 – February 14, 1883) was Governor of New York from 1859 to…

John Tyler Morgan (June 20, 1824 – June 11, 1907) was a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War, a Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan, and a postbellum six-term U.S. senator from the state of Alabama.

John Tyler Morgan

John Tyler Morgan (June 20, 1824 – June 11, 1907) was a general in the Confederate States Army during…

U.S. Representative and Senator from Vermont.

Justin S. Morrill

U.S. Representative and Senator from Vermont.

Justin Smith Morrill (April 14, 1810 – December 28, 1898) was a Representative and a Senator from Vermont, most widely remembered today for the Morrill Land-Grant Colleges Act.

Justin Smith Morrill

Justin Smith Morrill (April 14, 1810 – December 28, 1898) was a Representative and a Senator from…

(1752-1816) United States diplomat and statesman and the New York delegate to the Continental Congress. US Senator from New York.

Gouverneur Morris

(1752-1816) United States diplomat and statesman and the New York delegate to the Continental Congress.…

Oliver Hazard Perry Throck Morton (August 4, 1823 – November 1, 1877) was a U.S. Republican Party politician from Indiana. He served as governor of Indiana during the Civil War, and was a stalwart ally of President Abraham Lincoln.

Oliver Perry Morton

Oliver Hazard Perry Throck Morton (August 4, 1823 – November 1, 1877) was a U.S. Republican Party…

Known as "Uncle Dick," an American politician. Served as governor and senator from Illinois.

Richard J. Oglesby

Known as "Uncle Dick," an American politician. Served as governor and senator from Illinois.

(1827-1905) US Senator from Connecticut.

Orville H. Platt

(1827-1905) US Senator from Connecticut.

A three term U.S. Senator from New York in the years 1887 and 1897-1909.

Thomas Platt

A three term U.S. Senator from New York in the years 1887 and 1897-1909.

Lawyer and senator from Alabama.

James L. Pugh

Lawyer and senator from Alabama.

(1815-1903) U.S. Senator and Governor of Minnesota. He also served as Secretary of War under President Hayes.

Alexander Ramsey

(1815-1903) U.S. Senator and Governor of Minnesota. He also served as Secretary of War under President…

Democratic U.S. Senator from North Carolina in 1872.

Matt W. Ransom

Democratic U.S. Senator from North Carolina in 1872.

(1818-1905) Representative and Senator from Texas. He served in the cabinet of Jefferson Davis as Postmaster General.

John Henninger Reagan

(1818-1905) Representative and Senator from Texas. He served in the cabinet of Jefferson Davis as Postmaster…

(1844-1890) Lawyer and senator from Virginia who served in the Confederate army.

Harrison H. Riddleberger

(1844-1890) Lawyer and senator from Virginia who served in the Confederate army.

Salmon Portland Chase was an American politician and jurist in the Civil War era who served as U.S. Senator from Ohio and Governor of Ohio; as U.S. Treasury Secretary under President Abraham Lincoln; and as Chief Justice of the United States.

Salmon Portland Chase

Salmon Portland Chase was an American politician and jurist in the Civil War era who served as U.S.…

(1733-1804) General Schuyler was in the American Revolution and a United States Senator from New York.

Philip Schuyler

(1733-1804) General Schuyler was in the American Revolution and a United States Senator from New York.

(1801-1872) U.S. Senator, Governor of New York, Secretary of State.

William H. Seward

(1801-1872) U.S. Senator, Governor of New York, Secretary of State.

"William H. Seward, former United States Senator from New York involved in slavery issues."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

William H. Seward

"William H. Seward, former United States Senator from New York involved in slavery issues."—E. Benjamin…

William Henry Seward, Sr. (May 16, 1801 – October 10, 1872) was a Governor of New York, United States Senator and the United States Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.

William Henry Seward

William Henry Seward, Sr. (May 16, 1801 – October 10, 1872) was a Governor of New York, United States…

Sherman was a Senator from Ohio and Secretary of the Treasury under President Hayes.

John Sherman

Sherman was a Senator from Ohio and Secretary of the Treasury under President Hayes.

John Sherman nicknamed "The Ohio Icicle" (May 10, 1823 – October 22, 1900) was a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from Ohio during the Civil War and into the late nineteenth century.

John Sherman

John Sherman nicknamed "The Ohio Icicle" (May 10, 1823 – October 22, 1900) was a U.S. Representative…

John Slidell (1793 – July 26, 1871) was an American politician, lawyer and businessman.

John Slidell

John Slidell (1793 – July 26, 1871) was an American politician, lawyer and businessman.

Samuel Smith (July 27, 1752 – April 22, 1839) was a United States Senator and Representative from Maryland, a mayor of Baltimore, Maryland, and a general in the Maryland militia.

Samuel Smith

Samuel Smith (July 27, 1752 – April 22, 1839) was a United States Senator and Representative from…

Stewart was a U.S. Senator from Nevada.

William G. Stewart

Stewart was a U.S. Senator from Nevada.

"Charles Sumner was a United States Senator from Massachusetts involved in the fight for Kansas."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Charles Sumner

"Charles Sumner was a United States Senator from Massachusetts involved in the fight for Kansas."—E.…

Charles Sumner (January 6, 1811 – March 11, 1874) was an American politician and statesman from Massachusetts.

Charles Sumner

Charles Sumner (January 6, 1811 – March 11, 1874) was an American politician and statesman from Massachusetts.

"Ex-Senator Allen G. Thurman, of Ohio, a gentleman held in the highest esteem by both political parties, and a statesman of learning, experience, and lift character, is a native of the state of Virginia." —The Popular Cyclopedia, 1888

Allen G. Thurman

"Ex-Senator Allen G. Thurman, of Ohio, a gentleman held in the highest esteem by both political parties,…

(1828-1909) Turpie was a lawyer and senator from Indiana.

David Turpie

(1828-1909) Turpie was a lawyer and senator from Indiana.

(1830-1904) A US Senator from Missouri from 1879 until 1903, known for his skills in oration and debate.

George Vest

(1830-1904) A US Senator from Missouri from 1879 until 1903, known for his skills in oration and debate.

Democratic Senator from Wisconsin.

William F. Vilas

Democratic Senator from Wisconsin.

Benjamin Franklin "Bluff" Wade (October 27, 1800 – March 2, 1878) was a U.S. lawyer and United States Senator from Ohio. In the Senate, he was associated with the Radical Republicans of that time. Wade, along with other politicians, witnessed the defeat of the Union Army at the First Battle of Bull Run. There, he was almost captured by the Confederate Army. Wade, along with most other Radical Republicans, was highly critical of President Andrew Johnson (who became President after Lincoln's assassination).

Benjamin Franklin Wade

Benjamin Franklin "Bluff" Wade (October 27, 1800 – March 2, 1878) was a U.S. lawyer and United States…

(1749-1804) First Governor of Georgia

George Walton

(1749-1804) First Governor of Georgia

(1821-1891) US Senator from Maryland.

Ephraim K. Wilson II

(1821-1891) US Senator from Maryland.

Henry Wilson (February 16, 1812 – November 22, 1875) was a Senator from Massachusetts and the eighteenth Vice President of the United States. He was a leading Republican who devoted his enormous energies to the destruction of what he considered the slavocracy, that is the conspiracy of slave owners to seize control of the federal government and block the progress of liberty.

Henry Wilson

Henry Wilson (February 16, 1812 – November 22, 1875) was a Senator from Massachusetts and the eighteenth…

Richard Yates (January 18, 1818 – November 27, 1873) was governor of Illinois during the American Civil War and has been considered the greatest war governor during that period. When the war began Gov. Yates sent more Illinois troops to aid the Union than any other state. He also represented Illinois in the United States House of Representatives, 1851–1855 and as a U.S. Senator, 1865–1871.

Richard Yates

Richard Yates (January 18, 1818 – November 27, 1873) was governor of Illinois during the American…