William A. Peffer
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William Alfred Peffer (September 10, 1831 – October 6, 1912) was a lawyer, Union Army officer during the American Civil War, state legislator, and United States Senator from Kansas. He was the first of six Populists (two of whom, more than any other state, were from Kansas) elected to the United States Senate. In the Senate he was recognizable by his enormous flowing beard. His name was also raised as a possible third-party presidential candidate in 1896.
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William Alfred Peffer | |
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United States Senator from Kansas | |
In office March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1897 | |
Preceded by | John J. Ingalls |
Succeeded by | William A. Harris |
Member of the Kansas Senate | |
In office 1874 1876 | |
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Born | (1831-09-10)September 10, 1831 Cumberland County, Pennsylvania |
Died | October 6, 1912(1912-10-06) (aged 81) Grenola, Kansas |
Political party | People's Party (Populist) |
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