Benjamin Wade
Benjamin Franklin "Bluff" Wade (October 27, 1800 – March 2, 1878) was a U.S. lawyer and United States Senator. In the Senate, he was associated with the Radical Republicans of that time. Wade was only one vote away from becoming the President of the United States due to the impeachment of Andrew Johnson.
Benjamin Wade | |
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| United States Senator from Ohio | |
| In office March 15, 1851 – March 4, 1869 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Ewing, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Allen G. Thurman |
| President pro tempore of the United States Senate | |
| In office March 2, 1867 – March 4, 1869 | |
| Preceded by | Lafayette S. Foster |
| Succeeded by | Henry B. Anthony |
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| Born | Benjamin Franklin Wade October 27, 1800 Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | March 2, 1878 (aged 77) Jefferson, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig, Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Caroline Rosekrans Wade |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
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Wade was born on October 27, 1800 in Springfield, Massachusetts.[1] He was raised in Jefferson, Ohio. Wade was married to Caroline M. Rosekrans from 1841 until his death in 1878. They had two children. Wade died on March 2, 1878 in Jefferson, Ohio from natural causes, aged 77.
Benjamin Wade Media
Wade's home in Jefferson, Ohio
Benjamin Wade. Library of Congress description: "Hon. Benj. Franklin Wade of Ohio"
Wade, who maintained lifelong support for civil rights, became disenchanted with President Hayes' leniency towards the South.
References
Other websites
- Riddle, A.G. (1888). The life of Benjamin F. Wade. Cleveland: The Williams Publishing Company
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