Henry Roberts Pease | |
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United States Senator from Mississippi | |
In office February 3, 1874 – March 4, 1875 | |
Preceded by | Adelbert Ames |
Succeeded by | Blanche K. Bruce |
Personal details | |
Born | Winsted, Connecticut, U.S. | February 19, 1835
Died | January 2, 1907 Watertown, South Dakota, U.S. | (aged 71)
Resting place | Mount Hope Cemetery, Watertown, South Dakota |
Political party | Republican |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Union Army |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Henry Roberts Pease (February 19, 1835 – January 2, 1907) was an American lawyer, educator, and politician who served as a United States senator for Mississippi from 1874 to 1875. He also served as the state's first superintendent of education and was a member of the South Dakota Senate for one term.