John J. Ingalls

John James Ingalls (December 29, 1833  August 16, 1900) was an American Republican politician who served as a United States senator from Kansas. Ingalls is credited with suggesting the state motto and designing the state seal.

John J. Ingalls
Ingalls in 1873
President pro tempore of the United States Senate
In office
February 26, 1887  March 3, 1891
Preceded byJohn Sherman
Succeeded byCharles F. Manderson
United States Senator
from Kansas
In office
March 4, 1873  March 3, 1891
Preceded bySamuel C. Pomeroy
Succeeded byWilliam A. Peffer
Member of the Kansas Senate
In office
1862
Personal details
Born(1833-12-29)December 29, 1833
Middleton, Massachusetts
DiedAugust 16, 1900(1900-08-16) (aged 66)
Las Vegas, New Mexico
Political partyRepublican
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