Cornelius Cole | |
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 Portrait by Mathew Brady c. 1860–1865 | |
| United States Senator from California | |
| In office March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | James A. McDougall |
| Succeeded by | Aaron A. Sargent |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's at-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | Timothy Guy Phelps |
| Succeeded by | Seat eliminated |
| Member of the Republican National Committee from California | |
| In office 1856–1860 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | David W. Cheesman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 17, 1822 Lodi, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 3, 1924 (aged 102) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hollywood Forever Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Other political affiliations | National Union |
| Spouse | Olive Colegrove (m. 1853) |
| Children | 9 |
| Alma mater | Wesleyan University |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States (Union) |
| Service | California Militia |
| Years of service | 1863 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 1st California Cavalry Battalion |
| Commands | Santa Cruz Troop, 1st California Cavalry Battalion |
| Wars | American Civil War |
Cornelius Cole (September 17, 1822 – November 3, 1924) was an American politician who served a single term in the United States House of Representatives as a Republican representing California from 1863 to 1865, and another term in the United States Senate from 1867 to 1873. Cole, who died at the age of 102 years, 47 days, is the longest-lived U.S. Senator.