John J. Ingalls | |
|---|---|
 Ingalls in 1873 | |
| President pro tempore of the United States Senate | |
| In office February 26, 1887 – March 3, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | John Sherman |
| Succeeded by | Charles F. Manderson |
| United States Senator from Kansas | |
| In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel C. Pomeroy |
| Succeeded by | William A. Peffer |
| Member of the Kansas Senate | |
| In office 1862 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 29, 1833 Middleton, Massachusetts |
| Died | August 16, 1900 (aged 66) Las Vegas, New Mexico |
| Political party | Republican |
John James Ingalls (December 29, 1833 – August 16, 1900) was an American Republican politician who served as a United States senator from Kansas. Ingalls is credited with suggesting the state motto and designing the state seal.