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Born February 19, 1821 • Lexington • Kentucky
Died July 9, 1875 (aged 54) • Saint Louis • Missouri
Title / Office United States Senate (1871-1873), United States
Political Affiliation Democratic Party • Free-Soil Party • Republican Party

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