John Ruggles

John Ruggles (October 8, 1789 – June 20, 1874) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Maine. He served in several important state legislative and judicial positions before serving in the U.S. Senate.

Read more about John Ruggles:  Early Life and Career, U.S. Senate Career, Retirement and Death

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