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Matt W. Ransom

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Sen. Matt Ransom

Matt Whitaker Ransom (October 8 1826 - October 8, 1904) was a Democratic U.S. senator from the state of North Carolina between 1872 and 1895.

After serving as North Carolina Attorney General and as a member of the North Carolina General Assembly, Ransom served as a Confederate States Army general in the American Civil War.

After serving in the U.S. Senate, Ransom was appointed United States Ambassador to Mexico.

Preceded by Senators from North Carolina
1872–1895 		Succeeded by
Preceded by President pro tempore of the United States Senate
January 7,1895–January 10,1895 		Succeeded by
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