Ira Harris
Ira Harris (May 31, 1802 – December 2, 1875) was an American jurist and senator from New York. He was also a friend of Abraham Lincoln.
Ira Harris | |
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| United States Senator from New York | |
| In office March 4, 1861 – March 3, 1867 | |
| Preceded by | William H. Seward |
| Succeeded by | Roscoe Conkling |
| 1st Chancellor of the University of Rochester | |
| In office 1850–1853 | |
| Succeeded by | W. Allen Wallis |
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| Born | May 31, 1802 Charleston, New York |
| Died | December 2, 1875 (aged 73) Albany, New York |
| Political party | Whig, Republican |
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| Profession | Lawyer, politician, judge, professor |
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