Christopher Wolcott
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Christopher Parsons Wolcott (1820-1863) was a Republican politician from the state of Ohio. He was Ohio Attorney General 1856–1860 and United States Assistant Secretary of War from 1862 to 1863.
Quick Facts 6th Ohio Attorney General, Appointed by ...
Christopher Wolcott | |
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6th Ohio Attorney General | |
In office 1856–1861 | |
Appointed by | Salmon P. Chase |
Preceded by | Francis D. Kimball |
Succeeded by | James Murray |
United States Assistant Secretary of War | |
In office 1862–1863 | |
Preceded by | John Tucker |
Succeeded by | Charles Anderson Dana |
Personal details | |
Born | (1820-12-17)December 17, 1820 Wolcott, Connecticut |
Died | April 4, 1863(1863-04-04) (aged 42) Akron, Ohio |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Pamphila Stanton |
Children | two sons |
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