Henry R. Pease
Henry Roberts Pease (February 19, 1835 – January 2, 1907) was an American lawyer, educator, and politician who served as a United States senator for Mississippi from 1874 to 1875. He also served as the state's first superintendent of education and was a member of the South Dakota Senate for one term.
Henry Roberts Pease | |
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| United States Senator from Mississippi | |
| In office February 3, 1874 – March 4, 1875 | |
| Preceded by | Adelbert Ames |
| Succeeded by | Blanche K. Bruce |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 19, 1835 Winsted, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | January 2, 1907 (aged 71) Watertown, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Hope Cemetery, Watertown, South Dakota |
| Political party | Republican |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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