List of United States Political Families (D) - The Danforths and Rhoadses

The Danforths and Rhoadses

  • Henry Rhoads (1739–1814), member of the Kentucky Legislature 1788–1796. Granduncle of John P. Rhoads.
    • John P. Rhoads (1818–1866), California Assemblyman 1863–1865. Grandnephew of Henry Rhoads.
      • John C. Danforth (1936–), Attorney General of Missouri 1969–1976, candidate for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate from Missouri 1970, U.S. Senator from Missouri 1976–1995, U.S. Ambassador the United Nations 2004–2005. Descendant of Henry Rhoads.

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