John J. Ingalls
Former United States Senator
John James Ingalls 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. Wikipedia
Born: December 29, 1833, Middleton, MA
Died: August 16, 1900 (age 66 years), Las Vegas, NM
Party: Republican Party
Education: Williams College
Previous offices: Senator (1873–1900) and Kansas State Senator (1862–1862)
Children: Sheffield Ingalls
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