Ozora P. Stearns
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Ozora Pierson Stearns (January 15, 1831 – June 2, 1896) was an American politician and attorney. A member of the Republican Party, he served as a US Senator from the state of Minnesota. Prior to his election to the Senate, he served as mayor of Rochester, Minnesota, and county attorney of Olmsted County. He was a Colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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Ozora Pierson Stearns | |
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United States Senator from Minnesota | |
In office January 23, 1871 – March 3, 1871 | |
Preceded by | William Windom |
Succeeded by | William Windom |
Mayor of Rochester, Minnesota | |
In office 1866–1868 | |
Preceded by | J. V. Daniels |
Succeeded by | Daniel Heaney |
County Attorney of Olmsted County, Minnesota | |
In office 1865–1866 | |
In office 1861–1862 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1831-01-15)January 15, 1831 De Kalb, New York |
Died | June 2, 1896(1896-06-02) (aged 65) Pacific Beach, California |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Sarah Burger |
Alma mater | Oberlin College University of Michigan |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Union Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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