Daniel W. 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.

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
United States Senator
from Indiana
In office
November 6, 1877 – March 3, 1897
Preceded byOliver H.P. Morton
Succeeded byCharles W. Fairbanks
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from Indiana
In office
March 4, 1869 – March 3, 1873
Preceded byJohn Coburn
Succeeded byMorton C. Hunter
Constituency6th district
In office
March 4, 1861 – February 23, 1866
Preceded byJohn G. Davis
Succeeded byHenry D. Washburn
Constituency7th district
Personal details
Born(1827-09-26)September 26, 1827
Liberty Township, Ohio, U.S.
DiedApril 10, 1897(1897-04-10) (aged 69)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting placeHighland Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Indiana
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAnna Hardesty (m. 1850–1887, her death)
Children5 (including Charles Stewart Voorhees)
EducationIndiana Asbury University
ProfessionAttorney
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