Trusten Polk
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Trusten W. Polk (May 29, 1811 – April 16, 1876) served as the 12th Governor of Missouri in 1857 and U.S. Senator from 1857 to 1862.
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Trusten Polk | |
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United States Senator from Missouri | |
In office March 4, 1857 – January 10, 1862 | |
Preceded by | Henry S. Geyer |
Succeeded by | John B. Henderson |
12th Governor of Missouri | |
In office January 5, 1857 – February 27, 1857 | |
Lieutenant | Hancock Lee Jackson |
Preceded by | Sterling Price |
Succeeded by | Hancock Lee Jackson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1811-05-29)May 29, 1811 Bridgeville, Delaware, U.S. |
Died | April 16, 1876(1876-04-16) (aged 64) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Elizabeth Skinner |
Education | Yale University (BA) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | Missouri State Guard |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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