Ozora P. Stearns

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Ozora Pierson Stearns
Ozora P. Stearns

In office
January 18, 1871 to March 3, 1871
Preceded by William Windom
Succeeded by William Windom

Born January 15, 1831
Died June 2, 1896
Pacific Beach, California
Political party Republican

Ozora Pierson Stearns (January 15, 1831June 2, 1896) was an American politician. He was elected as a Republican to the United States Senate from Minnesota on January 18, 1871, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Daniel S. Norton, temporarily occupied by William Windom. He served until March 3, 1871. Later on he was a judge of the eleventh judicial district of Minnesota 18741895 and a regent of the University of Minnesota 18901895. He died in Pacific Beach, California.

Preceded by:
William Windom
United States Senator (Class 2) from Minnesota
1871
Served alongside: Alexander Ramsey
Succeeded by:
William Windom