Background
Trumbull, Lyman was born on October 12, 1813 in Colchester, Connecticut, United States. Son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Mather) Trumbull.
Trumbull, Lyman was born on October 12, 1813 in Colchester, Connecticut, United States. Son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Mather) Trumbull.
Member Illinois Legislature (Democrat), 1840-1841. Member United States Senate (Republican) from Illinois 1855-1873, chairman judiciary committee, 1864, introduced resolution which became basis of 13th Amendment of Constitution.
Married Julia Jayne, June 21, 1843, at least 3 children. Married second, Mary Ingraham, November 3, 1877.