Algernon Paddock

Algernon Sidney Paddock (November 9, 1830 – October 17, 1897) was an American politician who was a Republican secretary of Nebraska Territory and U.S. Senator from Nebraska after statehood.

Algernon Sidney Paddock
Secretary of Nebraska Territory
In office
1861–1867
Appointed byAbraham Lincoln
Acting Governor of Nebraska Territory
In office
March 6, 1861 – May 15, 1861
Appointed byAbraham Lincoln
Preceded byJ. Sterling Morton
as Acting Territorial Governor
Succeeded byAlvin Saunders
as Territorial Governor
United States Senator
from Nebraska
In office
March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1881
Preceded byThomas W. Tipton
Succeeded byCharles H. Van Wyck
In office
March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1893
Preceded byCharles H. Van Wyck
Succeeded byWilliam V. Allen
Personal details
Born(1830-11-09)November 9, 1830
Glens Falls, New York
DiedOctober 17, 1897(1897-10-17) (aged 66)
Beatrice, Nebraska
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
SpouseEmma Mack
Alma materUnion College
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