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Born October 16, 1806 • New Hampshire
Died September 8, 1869 (aged 62) • Portland • Maine
Title / Office United States Senate (1865-1869), United States • United States Senate (1854-1864), United States
Political Affiliation Republican Party • Whig Party

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