George E. Spencer

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George E. Spencer
George E. Spencer

George Eliphaz Spencer (November 1, 1836February 19, 1893) was a U.S. senator from the state of Alabama. Elected upon readmission of Alabama to the Union, he served from July 13, 1868 to March 3, 1879.

Preceded by
vacant1
United States Senator (Class 3) from Alabama
1868–1879
Served alongside: Willard Warner, George Goldthwaite, John T. Morgan
Succeeded by
George S. Houston
Notes and references
1. Because Alabama seceded from the Union in 1861, seat was declared vacant from 1861-1868 when Benjamin Fitzpatrick withdrew from the U.S. Senate.