Samuel Pasco | |
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United States Senator from Florida | |
In office May 19, 1887 – April 18, 1899 | |
Preceded by | Charles W. Jones |
Succeeded by | James Taliaferro |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
In office 1886–1887 | |
Personal details | |
Born | London, England | June 28, 1834
Died | March 13, 1917 Tampa, Florida | (aged 82)
Political party | Democratic |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | 3rd Florida Infantry[1] |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Samuel Pasco (June 28, 1834 – March 13, 1917) was an American politician and Confederate soldier who served as a U.S. Senator from Florida. He is the only Confederate private ever elected to the U.S. Senate.[2]
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