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James R. Doolittle

James R. Doolittle

Former U.S. senator
James Rood Doolittle Sr. was an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin from March 4, 1857, to March 4, 1869. He was a strong supporter of President Abraham Lincoln's administration during the American Civil War. Wikipedia
Born: January 3, 1815, Hampton, NY
Died: July 27, 1897 (age 82 years), Providence, RI
Previous office: Senator, WI (1857–1869)
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