Alvin Saunders
Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska
Born
July 12th, 1817
207 years ago
Died
1899
126 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the Governor of the Nebraska Territory from 1861 to 1865, overseeing the region during a crucial period leading up to statehood. After statehood was achieved, served as a U.S. Senator from Nebraska from 1867 to 1871. Contributed to the formation of policy and governance during the early days of Nebraska as a state.
Governed the Nebraska Territory from 1861 to 1865
Served as U.S. Senator from Nebraska from 1867 to 1871
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