John S. Harris Politician

John Spafford Harris (December 18, 1825 – January 25, 1906) was an American politician for the state of Louisiana and member of the Republican Party. Born in Truxton, New York, Harris was a delegate to the Louisiana state constitutional convention in 1868. He was a member of Louisiana State Senate in 1868 and the first Republican U.S. Senator from Louisiana, having served from 1868 to 1871. Harris was buried at Forestvale Cemetery in Helena, Montana.

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John S. Harris
Birth dateDecember 18, 1825
Birth place
Truxton New York , New York
Date of deathJanuary 25, 1906
Place of death
Montana , Butte Montana

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Republican Party (United States)
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