Lafayette S. Foster
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La Fayette Sabine Foster was an American politician and jurist from Connecticut. He served in the United States Senate from 1855 to 1867 and was a judge on the Connecticut Supreme Court from 1870 to 1
Foster, c. 1855–1865
Benjamin Wade
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Benjamin Franklin "Bluff" Wade was an American lawyer and politician who served as a United States Senator for Ohio from 1851 to 1869. He is known for his leading role among the Radical Republicans. H
Lafayette S. Foster
…Foster, c. 1855–1865 President pro tempore of the United States Senate In office March 7, 1865 – March 2, 1867 Preceded by Daniel Clark Succeeded by Benjamin Wade United States Senator from Connecticut In office March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1867 Preceded by Francis Gillette Succeeded by Orris S. Ferry Mayor of Norwich…
Wade c. 1855–1865
Wade's home in Jefferson, Ohio
Wade in his later years.
Chief Justice of the United States Salmon P. Chase administering juror's oath to Wade for the impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson