Matt W. Ransom
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Matthew Whitaker Ransom (October 8, 1826 – October 8, 1904) was a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and a Democratic U.S. senator from the state of North Carolina between 1872 and 1895.[1]
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Matt W. Ransom | |
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President pro tempore of the United States Senate | |
In office January 7, 1895 – January 10, 1895 | |
Preceded by | Isham G. Harris |
Succeeded by | Isham G. Harris |
United States Senator from North Carolina | |
In office January 30, 1872 – March 4, 1895 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Carter Abbott |
Succeeded by | Marion Butler |
United States Minister to Mexico | |
In office 1895–1897 | |
President | Grover Cleveland |
Preceded by | Isaac P. Gray |
Succeeded by | Powell Clayton |
Attorney General of North Carolina | |
In office 1853–1855 | |
Governor | David Settle Reid |
Preceded by | William Eaton Jr. |
Succeeded by | Joseph B. Batchelor |
Personal details | |
Born | (1826-10-08)October 8, 1826 Warren County, North Carolina |
Died | October 8, 1904(1904-10-08) (aged 78) Garysburg, North Carolina |
Political party | Democratic |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Unit | 1st North Carolina Infantry Regiment |
Commands | 35th North Carolina Infantry Ransom's Brigade |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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