Ira Harris
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Ira Harris (May 31, 1802 – December 2, 1875) was an American jurist and senator from New York. He was also a friend of Abraham Lincoln.
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Ira Harris | |
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United States Senator from New York | |
In office March 4, 1861 – March 3, 1867 | |
Preceded by | William H. Seward |
Succeeded by | Roscoe Conkling |
1st Chancellor of the University of Rochester | |
In office 1850–1853 | |
Succeeded by | W. Allen Wallis |
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Born | (1802-05-31)May 31, 1802 Charleston, New York |
Died | December 2, 1875(1875-12-02) (aged 73) Albany, New York |
Political party | Whig, Republican |
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Profession | Lawyer, politician, judge, professor |
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