Daniel W. Voorhees
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For other people named Daniel Voorhees, see Daniel Voorhees (disambiguation).
"Senator Voorhees" redirects here. For the New Jersey State Senate member, see Foster McGowan Voorhees.
Daniel Wolsey Voorhees (September 26, 1827 – April 10, 1897) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a United States Senator from Indiana from 1877 to 1897. He was the leader of the Democratic Party and an anti-war Copperhead during the American Civil War.
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Daniel Wolsey Voorhees | |
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United States Senator from Indiana | |
In office November 6, 1877 – March 3, 1897 | |
Preceded by | Oliver H.P. Morton |
Succeeded by | Charles W. Fairbanks |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana | |
In office March 4, 1869 – March 3, 1873 | |
Preceded by | John Coburn |
Succeeded by | Morton C. Hunter |
Constituency | 6th district |
In office March 4, 1861 – February 23, 1866 | |
Preceded by | John G. Davis |
Succeeded by | Henry D. Washburn |
Constituency | 7th district |
Personal details | |
Born | (1827-09-26)September 26, 1827 Liberty Township, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | April 10, 1897(1897-04-10) (aged 69) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Highland Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Indiana |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Anna Hardesty (m. 1850–1887, her death) |
Children | 5 (including Charles Stewart Voorhees) |
Education | Indiana Asbury University |
Profession | Attorney |
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