Henry M. Rice
American politician (1816–1894) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Henry Mower Rice (November 29, 1816 – January 15, 1894) was a fur trader and an American politician prominent in the statehood of Minnesota.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Minnesota, Preceded by ...
Henry M. Rice | |
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United States Senator from Minnesota | |
In office May 11, 1858 – March 3, 1863 | |
Preceded by | Seat established |
Succeeded by | Alexander Ramsey |
Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from the Minnesota Territory's at-large district | |
In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1857 | |
Preceded by | Henry Sibley |
Succeeded by | William W. Kingsbury |
Personal details | |
Born | Henry Mower Rice (1816-11-29)November 29, 1816 Waitsfield, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | January 15, 1894(1894-01-15) (aged 77) San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Matilda Whital |
Children | 9 |
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