The following is an alphabetical

list of political families This is an incomplete list of prominent political families. Monarchical dynasties are not included, unless certain descendants have played political roles in a republican structure (e.g. Arslan family of Lebanon and Cakobau family of Fiji). A ...

in the

United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territorie ...

whose last name begins with L.

Lafargues and the Irions

* Pierre-Adolphe Lafargue (1818–1869), superintendent of schools for

Avoyelles Parish Avoyelles (french: Paroisse des Avoyelles) is a parish located in central eastern Louisiana on the Red River where it effectively becomes the Atchafalaya River and meets the Mississippi River. As of the 2010 census, the population was 42,07 ...

, mayor of Marksville, father of Adolphe Lafargue, grandfather of Alvan Lafarge, and great-grandfather of Malcolm Lafargue * Alfred Briggs Irion (1833–1902), U. S. representative from

Louisiana's 6th congressional district Louisiana's 6th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Located in south-central Louisiana, the district contains most of the state capital of Baton Rouge, the bulk of Baton Rouge's suburbs, and contin ...

1885–87; Louisiana state appeals court judge 1880–84, member of the Louisiana House of Representatives 1864–65, grandfather of Alvan Lafargue, great-grandfather of Malcolm Lafargue, father-in-law of Adolphe Lafargue ** Adolphe Jolna Lafargue (1855–1917), member of the

Louisiana House of Representatives The Louisiana House of Representatives (french: link=no, Chambre des Représentants de Louisiane) is the lower house in the Louisiana State Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Louisiana. This chamber is composed of 105 repr ...

from Avoyelles Parish and state district court judge, father of Alvan Lafargue, grandfather of Malcolm Lafargue, and son-in-law of Alfred Irion ** Arnaud D. Lafargue (1845–1917), member of the Louisiana House from 1916 to 1917; died in office, brother of Adolphe Lafargue, uncle of Alvan Lafargue, and great-uncle of Malcolm Lafargue *** Alvan Lafargue (1883–1963), country physician and mayor of

Sulphur Sulfur (or sulphur in British English) is a chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16. It is abundant, multivalent and nonmetallic. Under normal conditions, sulfur atoms form cyclic octatomic molecules with a chemical formula ...

Louisiana Louisiana , group=pronunciation (French: ''La Louisiane'') is a state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States. It is the 20th-smallest by area and the 25th most populous of the 50 U.S. states. Louisiana is borde ...

, 1926–38, son of Adolphe Lafargue and uncle of Malcolm Lafargue ****

Malcolm Lafargue Malcolm, Malcom, Máel Coluim, or Maol Choluim may refer to: People * Malcolm (given name), includes a list of people and fictional characters * Clan Malcolm * Maol Choluim de Innerpeffray, 14th-century bishop-elect of Dunkeld Nobility * Máel C ...

(1908–1963),

U.S. Attorney United States attorneys are officials of the U.S. Department of Justice who serve as the chief federal law enforcement officers in each of the 94 U.S. federal judicial districts. Each U.S. attorney serves as the United States' chief federal c ...

for the

United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana The United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana (in case citations, W.D. La.) is a United States federal court with jurisdiction over approximately two thirds of the state of Louisiana, with courts in Alexandria, Lafayette, ...

Shreveport Shreveport ( ) is a city in the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is the third most populous city in Louisiana after New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Baton Rouge, respectively. The Shreveport–Bossier City metropolitan area, with a population o ...

, 1941–50; defeated candidate for the

United States Senate The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress, with the House of Representatives being the lower chamber. Together they compose the national bicameral legislature of the United States. The composition and pow ...

in 1950, grandson of Adolphe Lafargue, nephew of Alvan Lafargue, great-grandson of Alfred Briggs Irion

La Follettes

Laffoons

Polk Laffoon James Knox Polk Laffoon (October 24, 1844 – October 22, 1906) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky. Born near Madisonville, Kentucky, Laffoon attended the local schools. In September 1861, during the Civil War, he enlisted in the Confeder ...

(1844–1906), U.S. Representative from

Kentucky Kentucky ( , ), officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States and one of the states of the Upper South. It borders Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north; West Virginia and Virginia to ...

1885–89. Father of Polk Laffoon. ** Polk Laffoon (1877–1945), delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1932. Son of Polk Laffoon. **

Ruby Laffoon Ruby Laffoon (January 15, 1869March 1, 1941) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 43rd Governor of Kentucky from 1931 to 1935. A Kentucky native, at age 17 Laffoon moved to Washington, D.C., to live with his uncle, U.S. Rep ...

(1869–1941), Treasurer of Kentucky 1907, Kentucky Circuit Court Judge 1921–31, Governor of Kentucky 1931–35, delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1932 1940, Democratic National Committeeman 1936. Nephew of Polk Laffoon. ** Mary Laffoon (1874–1972), delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1944 1948 1952 1960. Wife of Ruby Laffoon.

LaHoods

Ray LaHood Raymond H. LaHood (born December 6, 1945) is an American politician who served as the 16th United States Secretary of Transportation from 2009 to 2013 under President Barack Obama. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served in the I ...

(born 1945),

United States Secretary of Transportation The United States secretary of transportation is the head of the United States Department of Transportation. The secretary serves as the principal advisor to the president of the United States on all matters relating to transportation. The secre ...

2009–13 and U.S. House Representative 1995–2009 from

Illinois Illinois ( ) is a U.S. state, state in the Midwestern United States, Midwestern United States. Its largest metropolitan areas include the Chicago metropolitan area, and the Metro East section, of Greater St. Louis. Other smaller metropolita ...

** Darin LaHood (born 1968), Illinois State Senator 2011–15, U.S. House Representative from Illinois 2015–present. Son of Ray LaHood.

Laidleys

* John Laidley (1791–1863), delegate to the

Virginia Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States, between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth ar ...

Constitutional Convention Constitutional convention may refer to: * Constitutional convention (political custom), an informal and uncodified procedural agreement *Constitutional convention (political meeting), a meeting of delegates to adopt a new constitution or revise an e ...

1829 1830, Prosecuting Attorney of Cabell County, Virginia. Father of William S. Laidley. ** William S. Laidley (1839–1917),

West Virginia West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian, Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States.The Census Bureau and the Association of American Geographers classify West Virginia as part of the Southern United States while the Bur ...

House Delegate 1872–73. Son of John Laidley. ** George W. Summers (1804–1868), Virginia House Delegate 1830–32 1834–36, U.S. Representative from Virginia 1841–45, delegate to the Virginia Constitutional Convention 1850, candidate for Governor of Virginia 1851, Circuit Court Judge in Virginia 1852–58. Son-in-law of John Laidley. *** John B. Laidley, West Virginia House Delegate 1885. Grandson of John Laidley.

Lairds, Connors, and Doyles

* Robert Connor (1837–1896), Member of the

Wisconsin State Assembly The Wisconsin State Assembly is the lower house of the Wisconsin Legislature. Together with the smaller Wisconsin Senate, the two constitute the legislative branch of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Representatives are elected for two-year terms, ...

1889. Republican. Father of William D. Connor. **

William D. Connor William Duncan Connor (March 24, 1864 – November 20, 1944) was a Canadian-born American politician and the 20th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin from 1907–1909. Early life Born near Stratford, Canada West, Connor moved with his pa ...

(1864–1944), delegate to the

Wisconsin Wisconsin () is a state in the upper Midwestern United States. Wisconsin is the 25th-largest state by total area and the 20th-most populous. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake M ...

Republican State Convention 1892 1894 1896 1902 1904, Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin 1907–09. Father of Helen Connor Laird. *** Helen Connor Laird (1888–1982), delegate to the Republican National Convention 1948. Daughter of William D. Connor. ***

Melvin R. Laird Sr. Melvin Robert Laird Sr. (August 7, 1878 – March 19, 1946) was an American politician, businessman and clergyman. Born in Maysville, Illinois, Laird received his bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois, his masters from Princeton U ...

(1877–1946), Wisconsin State Senator 1941–46. Husband of Helen Connor Laird. ****

Melvin R. Laird Melvin Robert Laird Jr. (September 1, 1922 – November 16, 2016) was an American politician, writer and statesman. He was a U.S. congressman from Wisconsin from 1953 to 1969 before serving as Secretary of Defense from 1969 to 1973 under Presi ...

(1922–2016), Wisconsin State Senator 1945–52, U.S. Representative from Wisconsin 1953–69, U.S. Secretary of Defense 1969–73. Son of Helen Connor Laird and Melvin R. Laird Sr. ***** James E. Doyle (born 1945),

Dane County, Wisconsin Dane County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 561,504, making it the second-most populous county in Wisconsin. The county seat is Madison, which is also the state capital. Dane County is the ...

District Attorney 1977–82; Attorney General of Wisconsin 1991–2003; Governor of Wisconsin 2003–11. Nephew by marriage of Melvin R. Laird. NOTE: James E. Doyle is also the son of federal judge James Edward Doyle and Wisconsin Assemblywoman Ruth Bachhuber Doyle, both were founders of the modern Democratic Party in Wisconsin. Ruth Bachhuber Doyle's father, Frank E. Bachhuber, grandfather,

Andrew Bachhuber Andrew Bachhuber (November 30, 1856 – 1922) was an American farmer and politician. Born in LeRoy, Wisconsin to Maximilian J. Bachhuber and Theresia Engle, Bachhubber was a farmer and held several town offices. He served in the Wisconsin State A ...

, and great-grandfather, Max Bachhuber also served in the Wisconsin Assembly.

Lamars

Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II (September 17, 1825January 23, 1893) was an American politician, diplomat, and jurist. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented Mississippi in both houses of Congress, served as the United States Secr ...

(1797–1834), Judge of the Georgia Superior Court. Brother of Mirabeau B. Lamar. * Mirabeau B. Lamar (1798–1859), candidate for Georgia State Senator, withdrew nomination, candidate for U.S. Representative from Georgia 1833; Vice President of the

Republic of Texas The Republic of Texas ( es, República de Tejas) was a sovereign state in North America that existed from March 2, 1836, to February 19, 1846, that bordered Mexico, the Republic of the Rio Grande in 1840 (another breakaway republic from Mex ...

1836–38; President of the Republic of Texas 1838–42; member of the

Texas Texas (, ; Spanish language, Spanish: ''Texas'', ''Tejas'') is a state in the South Central United States, South Central region of the United States. At 268,596 square miles (695,662 km2), and with more than 29.1 million residents in 2 ...

Legislature; U.S. Minister to

Nicaragua Nicaragua (; ), officially the Republic of Nicaragua (), is the largest country in Central America, bordered by Honduras to the north, the Caribbean to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Managua is the cou ...

1858–59; U.S. Minister to

Costa Rica Costa Rica (, ; ; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica ( es, República de Costa Rica), is a country in the Central American region of North America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the no ...

1858–59. Brother of Lucius Quinuts Cincinnatus Lamar. **

(1825–1893), Georgia State Representative 1853, U.S. Representative from

Mississippi Mississippi () is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States, bordered to the north by Tennessee; to the east by Alabama; to the south by the Gulf of Mexico; to the southwest by Louisiana; and to the northwest by Arkansas. Miss ...

1857–60 1873–77, U.S. Senator from Mississippi 1877–85, U.S. Secretary of the Interior 1885–88, Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1888–93. Nephew of Mirabeau B. Lamar. **

Absalom Harris Chappell Absalom Harris Chappell (December 18, 1801 – December 11, 1878) was an American politician and lawyer. He served in the Georgia House of Representatives, Georgia Senate, and U.S. House of Representatives. He was a slaveholder. Biography Ab ...

(1801–1878), member of the Georgia Legislature, U.S. Representative from Georgia 1843–45. Cousin of Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar. ***

William Bailey Lamar William Bailey Lamar (June 12, 1853 – September 26, 1928) was an American attorney and politician who served as a U.S. representative from Florida from 1903 to 1909. Early life and education Lamar was born on June 12, 1853 in Monticello, F ...

(1853–1928), Judge in

Florida Florida is a state located in the Southeastern region of the United States. Florida is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the northwest by Alabama, to the north by Georgia, to the east by the Bahamas and Atlantic Ocean, and to ...

1883–86, Florida State Representative 1887, Attorney General of Florida 1889–99, U.S. Representative from Florida 1903–09. Nephew of Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar. ***

Joseph Rucker Lamar Joseph Rucker Lamar (October 14, 1857 – January 2, 1916) was an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court appointed by President William Howard Taft. A cousin of former associate justice Lucius Lamar, he served from 1911 until hi ...

(1857–1916), Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1910–16. Cousin of Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar.

Lambs

Thomas F. Lamb Thomas Francis Lamb (October 22, 1922 – May 7, 2015) was an American politician and attorney who served as a member of both chambers of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Early life and education Lamb was born on October 22, 1922 in Pittsburg ...

(1922–2015),

Pennsylvania House of Representatives The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There are 203 members, elected for two-year terms from single member districts. It ...

1959–1966,

Pennsylvania Senate The Pennsylvania State Senate is the upper house of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, the Pennsylvania state legislature. The State Senate meets in the State Capitol building in Harrisburg. Senators are elected for four year terms, staggered ev ...

1969–1974. ** Michael Lamb (born 1962), Controller of the City of

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh ( ) is a city in the Commonwealth (U.S. state), Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States, and the county seat of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Allegheny County. It is the most populous city in both Allegheny County and Wester ...

, 2008–present; candidate for Pennsylvania Auditor General in 2020. Son of Thomas F. Lamb, uncle of Conor Lamb. *** Conor Lamb (born 1984), member of the

United States House of Representatives The United States House of Representatives, often referred to as the House of Representatives, the U.S. House, or simply the House, is the Lower house, lower chamber of the United States Congress, with the United States Senate, Senate being ...

from

Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district was a district including the city of Pittsburgh and parts of surrounding suburbs. A variety of working class and majority black suburbs located to the east of the city were included, such as McKeesport ...

, 2018–present. Grandson of Thomas F. Lamb, nephew of Michael Lamb.

Lambeths

* John Walter Lambeth (1868–1934), Mayor of Thomasville, North Carolina 1901–07. Father of Walter Lambeth. ** Walter Lambeth (1896–1961),

North Carolina North Carolina () is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. The state is the 28th largest and 9th-most populous of the United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Georgia and So ...

State Senator 1921, Mayor of Thomasville, North Carolina 1925; U.S. Representative from North Carolina 1931–39; delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1944. Son of John Walter Lambeth.

Lances

Wesley Lance Wesley Leonard Lance (November 21, 1908 – August 25, 2007) was an American Republican Party politician, who served as a member of both the New Jersey General Assembly and the New Jersey Senate. Life and career Lance was born and raised in G ...

(1908–2007), New Jersey Assemblyman 1937–41, New Jersey State Senator 1942–62 **

Leonard Lance Leonard John Lance (born June 25, 1952) is an American politician and attorney who served as the U.S. representative for , from 2009 to 2019. He ran for re-election in 2018, but was defeated by Democrat Tom Malinowski. He is a member of the Rep ...

(born 1952), New Jersey Assemblyman 1991–2002, New Jersey State Senator 2002–09, U.S. Representative from New Jersey 2009–19. Son of Wesley Lance.

Landers

* Franklin Landers (1825–1901),

Indiana Indiana () is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. It is the 38th-largest by area and the 17th-most populous of the 50 States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th s ...

State Senator 1860, U.S. Representative from Indiana 1875–77, candidate for Governor of Indiana 1880. Father of Julia E. Landers. ** Julia E. Landers (1872–1953), Democratic National Committeewoman 1920. Daughter of Franklin Landers.

Landis

* Charles B. Landis (1858–1922), U.S. Representative from

1897–1909. Brother of Kenesaw Mountain Landis and Frederick Landis. * Kenesaw Mountain Landis (1866–1944), Federal Judge in

1905–22. Brother of Charles B. Landis and Frederick Landis. * Frederick Landis (1872–1934), U.S. Representative from Indiana 1903–07, delegate to the Progressive Party National Convention 1912, candidate for Governor of Indiana 1912, candidate for Republican nomination for Governor of Indiana 1928. Brother of Charles B. Landis and Kenesaw Mountain Landis.

Landons

* Alf Landon (1887–1987), Governor of

Kansas Kansas () is a state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka, and its largest city is Wichita. Kansas is a landlocked state bordered by Nebraska to the north; Missouri to the east; Oklahoma to the south; and Colorado to the ...

1933–37; Republican candidate for president, 1936. **

Nancy Landon Kassebaum Nancy Jo Kassebaum Baker (née Landon; born July 29, 1932) is an American politician who represented the State of Kansas in the United States Senate from 1978 to 1997. She is the daughter of Alf Landon, who was Governor of Kansas from 1933 to 19 ...

(born 1932), U.S. Senator from Kansas 1978–97. Daughter of Alf Landon. Married to former United States Senator

Howard Baker Howard Henry Baker Jr. (November 15, 1925 June 26, 2014) was an American politician and diplomat who served as a United States Senator from Tennessee from 1967 to 1985. During his tenure, he rose to the rank of Senate Minority Leader and then ...

. *** William Kassebaum (born 1962)

Kansas House of Representatives The Kansas House of Representatives is the lower house of the legislature of the U.S. state of Kansas. Composed of 125 state representatives from districts with roughly equal populations of at least 19,000, its members are responsible for craftin ...

2002–04. Son of Nancy Landon Kassebaum.

Landrieus

* Moon Landrieu (born 1930), Mayor of

New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans ( , ,New Orleans
Merriam-Webster. ; french: La Nouvelle-Orléans , es, Nuev ...

, 1970–78;

United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development The United States secretary of housing and urban development (or HUD secretary) is the head of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, a member of the president's Cabinet, and thirteenth in the presidential line of succe ...

under

Jimmy Carter James Earl Carter Jr. (born October 1, 1924) is an American politician who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party (United States), Democratic Party, he previously served as th ...

, 1977–80; judge, Louisiana 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, 1991–2000. ** Mary Landrieu (born 1955), U.S. Senator from

, 1997–2015; daughter of Moon Landrieu. ** Mitch Landrieu (born 1960), Mayor of

New Orleans New Orleans ( , ,New Orleans
Merriam-Webster. ; french: La Nouvelle-Orléans , es, Nuev ...

, 2010–18; Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana, 2004–10; son of Moon Landrieu

Lanes

* Joel Lane (1740–1795),

State Senator 1782–94, delegate to the North Carolina Constitutional Convention 1788 1789. Granduncle of Joseph Lane. ** Joseph Lane (1801–1881), Territorial Governor of Oregon, 1948–1850, 1853; Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon Territory, 1851–59; U.S. Senator from

Oregon Oregon () is a U.S. state, state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington (state), Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of it ...

, 1859–61; Southern Democratic vice presidential nominee,

1860 Events January–March * January 2 – The discovery of a hypothetical planet Vulcan is announced at a meeting of the French Academy of Sciences in Paris, France. * January 10 – The Pemberton Mill in Lawrence, Massachusett ...

. ** David L. Swain (1801–1868), Governor of North Carolina 1832–35. Grandnephew of Joel Lane. *** Lafayette Lane (1842–1896), U.S. Representative from

, 1875–77; son of Joseph Lane. *** Lafayette F. Mosher (1824–1890), Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court 1872–74. Son-in-law of Joseph Lane. ****

James L. Robinson James Lowry Robinson (September 17, 1838 – July 11, 1887) was a United States Democratic Party, Democratic politician from the U.S. state of North Carolina; he served as the fourth Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, lieutenant governor o ...

(1838–1887), North Carolina State Representative, Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina 1881–84. Grandnephew of David L. Swain. ****

Harry Lane Harry Lane (August 28, 1855 – May 23, 1917) was an American politician in the state of Oregon. A physician by training, Lane served as the head of the Oregon State Insane Asylum before being forced out by political enemies. After a decade prac ...

(1855–1917), Mayor of Portland, Oregon, 1905–09; U.S. Senator from

, 1913–17; grandson of Joseph Lane, nephew of Lafayette Lane. NOTE: Joseph Lane was also first cousin by marriage of U.S. Senator

Walter T. Colquitt Walter Terry Colquitt (December 27, 1799May 7, 1855) was a lawyer, circuit-riding Methodist preacher, and politician. Born in Virginia, he later moved with his family to Georgia, where he grew up. He graduated from Princeton College, "read the l ...

Lanes of Indiana

Henry S. Lane Henry Smith Lane (February 24, 1811 – June 19, 1881) was a United States representative, Senator, and the 13th Governor of Indiana; he was by design the shortest-serving Governor of Indiana, having made plans to resign the office should his ...

(1811–1881),

State Senator 1837, Indiana State Representative 1838–39, U.S. Representative 1840–43, Governor of Indiana 1861, U.S. Senator from Indiana 1861–67. Brother of Higgins Lane. * Higgins Lane (1812–1877), Indiana State Representative 1849–50 1861 1865. Brother of Henry S. Lane. ** Edwin T. Lane (1851–1???), Indiana State Representative 1877. Son of Higgins Lane.

Lanes of Indiana and Kansas

Amos Lane Amos Lane (March 1, 1778 – September 2, 1849) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1833 to 1837. Early life and education Born near Aurora, New York, Lane attended the public ...

(1778–1849),

State Representative, U.S. Representative from Indiana 1833–37. Father of George W. Lane and James H. Lane. ** George W. Lane (1812–1891), Indiana State Representative 1847 1856. Son of Amos Lane. ** James H. Lane (1814–1866), U.S. Representative from Indiana 1853–55, U.S. Senator from

1861–66. Son of Amos Lane. NOTE: James H. Lane was also grandson-in-law of Continental Congressional Delegate

Arthur St. Clair Arthur St. Clair ( – August 31, 1818) was a Scottish-American soldier and politician. Born in Thurso, Scotland, he served in the British Army during the French and Indian War before settling in Pennsylvania, where he held local office. During ...

Lanes of Maryland

William Preston Lane Jr. William Preston Lane Jr. (May 12, 1892 – February 7, 1967) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 52nd Governor of Maryland from 1947 to 1951. Early life and education Lane was born in Hagerstown, Maryland, on May 12, 1892, ...

(1892–1967), Attorney General of

Maryland Maryland ( ) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It shares borders with Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean to ...

1930–34, Democratic National Committeeman 1940–50, delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1940 1944 1948, Governor of Maryland 1947–51. Relative of LeRoy Preston. * LeRoy Lane (1915–1987), Maryland House Delegate 1948–52, Maryland State Senator 1952–56. Relative of William Preston Lane Jr.

Lanes of North Carolina

* Joel Lane (1740–1795), member of the

Legislature, North Carolina State Senator 1782–94, delegate to the North Carolina Constitutional Convention 1788 1789. Granduncle of Joseph Lane and David Lowry Swain. ** Joseph Lane (1801–1881),

State Representative 1822–23 1830–33 1838–39, Indiana State Senator 1839–40 1844–46, Governor of Oregon Territory 1849–50 1853, U.S. Congressional Delegate from Oregon Territory 1851–59, candidate for Democratic nomination for President of the United States 1852, U.S. Senator from

1859–61, candidate for Vice President of the United States 1860, candidate for Oregon State Senate 1880. Grandnephew of Joel Lane. **

David Lowry Swain David Lowry Swain (January 4, 1801August 27, 1868) was the List of Governors of North Carolina, 26th Governor of North Carolina, governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina, from 1832 to 1835. He was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina; his ...

(1801–1868), Governor of North Carolina 1832–35. Grandnephew of Joel Lane. *** La Fayette Lane (1842–1896), Oregon State Representative 1864, U.S. Representative from Oregon 1875–77. Son of Joseph Lane. *** Lafayette Mosher (1824–1890), member of the Oregon Legislature, Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court 1872–74. Son-in-law of Joseph Lane. ****

(1855–1917), Mayor of

Portland, Oregon Portland (, ) is a port city in the Pacific Northwest and the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon. Situated at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers, Portland is the county seat of Multnomah County, the most populous co ...

1905–09; U.S. Senator from Oregon 1913–17. Grandson of Joseph Lane. ****

(1838–1887), North Carolina State Representative, Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina 1881–84. Grandnephew of David Lowry Swain. NOTE: Joseph Lane was also first cousin by marriage of U.S. Senator

Langdons

Woodbury Langdon Woodbury Langdon (1739 – January 13, 1805) was a merchant, statesman and justice from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He was the brother of John Langdon, a Founding Father who served as both senator from and Governor of New Hampshire, and father-i ...

(1739–1805),

New Hampshire New Hampshire is a U.S. state, state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Gulf of Maine to the east, and the Canadian province of Quebec t ...

State Representative 1778–79, Delegate to the Continental Congress from New Hampshire 1779, New Hampshire Executive Councilman 1781–84, Justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court 1782–83 1786–91. Brother of John Langdon. *

John Langdon John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second ...

(1741–1819), member of the New Hampshire Committee of Correspondence, Delegate to the Continental Congress from New Hampshire 1775–76 1787, delegate to the

Philadelphia Convention The Constitutional Convention took place in Philadelphia from May 25 to September 17, 1787. Although the convention was intended to revise the league of states and first system of government under the Articles of Confederation, the intention fr ...

, Governor of New Hampshire 1785–86 1788–89 1805–09 1810–12, U.S. Senator from New Hampshire 1789–1901, New Hampshire State Representative 1801–05. Brother of Woodbury Langdon.

Langers and Fords

* Frank J. Langer (1849–1936), member of the

North Dakota North Dakota () is a U.S. state in the Upper Midwest, named after the Native Americans in the United States, indigenous Dakota people, Dakota Sioux. North Dakota is bordered by the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba to the north a ...

Legislature. Father of William Langer. **

William Langer William "Wild Bill" Langer (September 30, 1886November 8, 1959) was a prominent American lawyer and politician from North Dakota, where he was an infamous character, bouncing back from a scandal that forced him out of the governor's office and ...

(1886–1959), State Attorney of

Morton County, North Dakota Morton County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 33,291, making it the seventh-most populous county in North Dakota. Its county seat is Mandan. Morton County is included in the Bismarck, ND ...

1914–16; Attorney General of North Dakota 1916–20; candidate for Governor of North Dakota 1920; Governor of North Dakota 1933–34 1937–39; candidate for Republican nomination for U.S. Senate from North Dakota 1938; U.S. Senator from North Dakota 1941–59. Son of Frank J. Langer. *** Morgan Ford (1911–1992), Judge of the U.S. Court of Customs. Nephew of William Langer.

Lanhams

S.W.T. Lanham Samuel Willis Tucker Lanham (July 4, 1846July 29, 1908), was the 23rd Governor of Texas from January 20, 1903 to January 15, 1907. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Prior to winning election as governor, he served two periods in the US Ho ...

(1846–1908), U.S. Representative from

1883–93 1897–1903, Governor of Texas 1903–07. Father of Fritz G. Lanham. **

Fritz G. Lanham Frederick Garland "Fritz" Lanham (January 3, 1880 – July 31, 1965) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Texas. Early life Born in Weatherford, Texas, Lanham was the son of Sarah Beona (née ...

(1880–1965), U.S. Representative from Texas 1919–47. Son of S.W.T. Lanham.

Lansings

John Lansing Jr. John Ten Eyck Lansing Jr. (January 30, 1754 – vanished December 12, 1829), a Founding Father of the United States, was an Attorney at law, attorney, Judge, jurist, and politician. Born and raised in Albany, New York, Lansing was trained as a ...

(1754–1829),

New York New York most commonly refers to: * New York City, the most populous city in the United States, located in the state of New York * New York (state), a state in the northeastern United States New York may also refer to: Film and television * '' ...

Assemblyman 1780–84 1785–86 1788–89, Delegate to the Continental Congress from New York 1785, Mayor of

Albany, New York Albany ( ) is the capital of the U.S. state of New York, also the seat and largest city of Albany County. Albany is on the west bank of the Hudson River, about south of its confluence with the Mohawk River, and about north of New York City ...

1786–90; Justice of the New York Supreme Court 1790–98; Chief Justice of the New York Supreme Court 1798–1801; Chancellor of New York 1801–14. Uncle of Gerrit Y. Lansing. ** Gerrit Y. Lansing (1783–1862), Probate Court Judge in New York 1816–23, U.S. Representative from New York 1831–37. Nephew of John Lansing Jr.

Lantoses and Swetts

* Tom Lantos (1928–2008), Democratic Congressman from California 1981–2008. **

Katrina Swett Yvonne Katrina Swett (née Lantos; born October 8, 1955) is the President of the Lantos Foundation. She is also an American educator and the former chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom from 2012 to 2013, and then in 2 ...

(born 1955), daughter of Tom Lantos, Democratic nominee for New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district in 2002 and candidate for Senate nomination in 2008. ** Richard Swett (born 1957), husband of Katrina, Democratic Congressman from NH's 2nd district 1991–95 and Senate nominee for Senate in 1996.

Larneds and Williams

Charles Larned General Charles Larned (ca. 1787–August 13, 1834, Detroit) was an American lawyer, military officer, and politician. He fought in the War of 1812 and was Attorney General of Michigan Territory. Biography Early life Charles Larned was a n ...

(17??–1834), Attorney General of

Michigan Territory The Territory of Michigan was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from June 30, 1805, until January 26, 1837, when the final extent of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Michigan. Detroit w ...

1814. Father-in-law of Alpheus S. Williams. **

Alpheus S. Williams Alpheus Starkey Williams (September 20, 1810 – December 21, 1878) was a lawyer, judge, journalist, U.S. Congressman, and a Union Army, Union general in the American Civil War. Early life Williams was born in Deep River, Connecticut. He gradua ...

(1810–1878), Probate Court Judge in

Michigan Michigan () is a state in the Great Lakes region of the upper Midwestern United States. With a population of nearly 10.12 million and an area of nearly , Michigan is the 10th-largest state by population, the 11th-largest by area, and the ...

1839, Recorder's Court Judge in Michigan 1842, candidate for Governor of Michigan 1866, U.S. Minister to

Salvador Salvador, meaning "salvation" (or "saviour") in Catalan, Spanish, and Portuguese may refer to: * Salvador (name) Arts, entertainment, and media Music *Salvador (band), a Christian band that plays both English and Spanish music ** ''Salvador'' ( ...

1866–69, U.S. Representative from Michigan 1875–78. Son-in-law of Charles Larned.

Larrabees and Loves

* William Larrabe (1832–1912),

Iowa Iowa () is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states: Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the ...

State Senator, Governor of Iowa 1886–90. Father-in-law of Don Lathrop Love. ** Don Lathrop Love (1863–1940), Mayor of

Lincoln, Nebraska Lincoln is the capital city of the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County. The city covers with a population of 292,657 in 2021. It is the second-most populous city in Nebraska and the 73rd-largest in the United Sta ...

1909–11 1929–31. Son-in-law of William Larrabee.

Lassiters and Rives

* Francis E. Rives (1792–1861), member of the

Legislature, U.S. Representative from Virginia 1837–41. Great-granduncle of Francis R. Lassiter. **

Francis R. Lassiter Francis Rives Lassiter (February 18, 1866 – October 31, 1909) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, great-nephew of Francis E. Rives. Biography Francie Rives Lassiter was born in Petersburg, Virginia on September 29, 1867, a son of Dr. D ...

(1866–1909), U.S. Representative from Virginia 1900–03 1907–09. Great-grandnephew of Francis E. Rives. ** Charles T. Lassiter (1861–1928), Virginia State Senator, delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1924. Brother of Francis R. Lassiter.

Latimers

* James Latimer Sr. (1719–1807),

Delaware Delaware ( ) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Maryland to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and New Jersey and the Atlantic Ocean to its east. The state takes its name from the adjacent Del ...

Assemblyman 1778–79. Father of Henry Latimer and George Latimer. ** Henry Latimer (1752–1819), Delegate to the Continental Congress from Delaware 1784, Delaware Assemblyman 1787–91, U.S. Representative from Delaware 1794–95, U.S. Senator from Delaware 1795–1801,

Pennsylvania Pennsylvania (; ( Pennsylvania Dutch: )), officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state spanning the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, Appalachian, and Great Lakes regions of the United States. It borders Delaware to its southeast, ...

State Representative. Son of James Latimer Sr.. ** George Latimer (1750–1825), Delaware Assemblyman 1779–82. Son of James Latimer Sr..

LaTourettes

Steve LaTourette Steven Clare LaTourette (July 22, 1954 – August 3, 2016) was an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for and then from 1995 to 2013. He was a member of the Republican Party. On July 30, 2012, it was reported that he woul ...

(1954–2016), U.S. Representative from Ohio 1995–2013. **

Sarah LaTourette Sarah LaTourette (born May 25, 1983) is an American politician who served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 76th district and is now serving as the executive director of Ohio Family and Children First, a partnership of gove ...

(born 1983), Ohio State Representative 2015–19. Daughter of Steve LaTourette.

Latrobes and Swanns

Thomas Swann Thomas Swann (February 3, 1809 – July 24, 1883) was an American lawyer and Politics of the United States, politician who also was President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad as it completed track to Wheeling, West Virginia, Wheeling and gaine ...

(1809–1883), Mayor of

Baltimore, Maryland Baltimore ( , locally: or ) is the List of municipalities in Maryland, most populous city in the U.S. state of Maryland, fourth most populous city in the Mid-Atlantic (United States), Mid-Atlantic, and List of United States cities by popula ...

1856–60; Governor of

1866–69; U.S. Representative from Maryland 1869–79. Father-in-law of Ferdinand Claiborne Latrobe. ** Ferdinand Claiborne Latrobe (1833–1911), Maryland House Delegate 1868, Mayor of Baltimore, Maryland 1875–77 1878–81 1883–85 1887–89 1891–95. Son-in-law of Thomas Swann.

Lattas

* Delbert L. Latta (1920–2016),

Ohio Ohio () is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Of the fifty U.S. states, it is the 34th-largest by area, and with a population of nearly 11.8 million, is the seventh-most populous and tenth-most densely populated. The sta ...

State Senator 1953–58, U.S. Representative from Ohio 1959–89, delegate to the Republican National Convention 1968 1972 1976 1996. Father of Robert E. Latta. **

Robert E. Latta Robert Edward Latta (born April 18, 1956) is an American politician who is the United States representative for , serving since 2007. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district includes many of Toledo's suburbs, as well as Findlay, ...

(born 1956), candidate for Republican nomination for U.S. Representative from Ohio 1988, member of

Wood County, Ohio Wood County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 132,248. Its county seat is Bowling Green. The county was named for Captain Eleazer D. Wood, the engineer for General William Henry Harrison's ...

Board of Commissioners 1991–97; Ohio State Senator 1997–2001; Ohio State Representative 2001–07; U.S. Representative from Ohio 2007–present. Son of Delbert L. Latta.

Laurens and Pinckneys

Henry Laurens Henry Laurens (December 8, 1792) was an American Founding Father, merchant, slave trader, and rice planter from South Carolina who became a political leader during the Revolutionary War. A delegate to the Second Continental Congress, Laure ...

(1724–1792), Vice President of

South Carolina )''Animis opibusque parati'' ( for, , Latin, Prepared in mind and resources, links=no) , anthem = " Carolina";" South Carolina On My Mind" , Former = Province of South Carolina , seat = Columbia , LargestCity = Charleston , LargestMetro = ...

1776–77, Delegate to the Continental Congress from South Carolina 1777–80. Father of John Laurens. ** John Laurens (1754–1782), South Carolina State Representative 1779–80 1782. Son of Henry Laurens. **

Charles Pinckney Charles Pinckney may refer to: * Charles Pinckney (South Carolina chief justice) (died 1758), father of Charles Cotesworth Pinckney * Colonel Charles Pinckney (1731–1782), South Carolina politician, loyal to British during Revolutionary War, fath ...

(1757–1824), South Carolina State Representative 1779–84 1786–89 1792–96 1805–06, Delegate to the Continental Congress from South Carolina 1785–87, Governor of South Carolina 1789–92 1796–98 1806–08, U.S. Senator from South Carolina 1798–1801, U.S. Minister to

Spain , image_flag = Bandera de España.svg , image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg , national_motto = ''Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English: "Further Beyond") , national_anthem = (English: "Royal March") , i ...

1801–04, U.S. Representative from South Carolina 1819–21. Son-in-law of Henry Laurens. *** Henry Laurens Pinckney (1794–1863), South Carolina State Representative 1816–32, U.S. Representative from South Carolina 1833–37, Mayor of

Charleston, South Carolina Charleston is the largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Charleston–North Charleston metropolitan area. The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint o ...

1837–40; U.S. Collector of Customs of Charleston, South Carolina 1841–42. Son of Charles Pinckney. NOTE: Charles Pinckney was also cousin of U.S. Minister

Charles Cotesworth Pinckney Charles Cotesworth Pinckney (February 25, 1746 – August 16, 1825) was an American Founding Father, statesman of South Carolina, Revolutionary War veteran, and delegate to the Constitutional Convention where he signed the United States Constit ...

and second cousin of U.S. Representative

Thomas Pinckney Thomas Pinckney (October 23, 1750November 2, 1828) was an early American statesman, diplomat, and soldier in both the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, achieving the rank of major general. He served as Governor of South Carolina an ...

LaValles

Kenneth LaValle Kenneth P. LaValle (born May 22, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York) is a former American politician. He represented District 1 in the New York State Senate. The district comprises the five East End towns of Long Island, New York, as well as the central ...

(born 1939) Member of

New York State Senate The New York State Senate is the upper house of the New York State Legislature; the New York State Assembly is its lower house. Its members are elected to two-year terms; there are no term limits. There are 63 seats in the Senate. Partisan com ...

1977–present, Cousin of Kevin LaValle and John Jay LaValle. * John Jay LaValle (born 1941),

Suffolk County, New York Suffolk County () is the easternmost county in the U.S. state of New York. It is mainly located on the eastern end of Long Island, but also includes several smaller islands. According to the 2020 United States census, the county's populatio ...

Republican Party Chairman 2009–Present,

Town of Brookhaven, New York The Town of Brookhaven is the most populous of the ten towns of Suffolk County, New York, United States. Part of the New York metropolitan area, it is located approximately 50 miles from Manhattan. It is the largest of the state of New York's 9 ...

Supervisor 2002–05, Brookhaven Town Council 1998–2001, Potential candidate for Comptroller of Suffolk County 2014, Cousin of Kenneth LaValle, brother of Kevin LaValle * Kevin LaValle, Councilman for the

2014–present, Chief of Staff for Suffolk Legislator

Daniel Losquadro Daniel P. "Dan" Losquadro (born September 3, 1972) is an American politician who was a member of the New York State Assembly. Losquadro is a lifelong Suffolk County, New York resident who was raised in Wading River and attended Shoreham-Wading ...

2004–06, Aide to Suffolk Legislator Thomas Muratore until 2013, brother of John Jay LaValle, cousin of Kenneth LaValle.

Laws and Learneds

* Richard Law (1733–1806), Delegate to the Continental Congress from

Connecticut Connecticut () is the southernmost state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, New York to the west, and Long Island Sound to the south. Its cap ...

1777 1781–82, Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court 1784–89, Judge of the U.S. Federal Court from Connecticut 1789–1806. Father of Lyman Law. *

Amasa Learned Amasa Learned (November 15, 1750 – May 4, 1825) was an American preacher, lawyer, and politician from New London, Connecticut. He served in the state's House of Representatives and represented Connecticut in the U.S. House from 1791 until 179 ...

(1750–1825), Connecticut State Representative, U.S. Representative from Connecticut 1791–95, delegate to the Connecticut Constitutional Convention 1818. Father-in-law of Lyman Law. ** Lyman Law (1770–1840), Connecticut State Representative 1801–02 1806 1809–10 1819 1826, U.S. Representative from Connecticut 1811–17. Son of Richard Law. ***

John Law John Law may refer to: Arts and entertainment *John Law (artist) (born 1958), American artist *John Law (comics), comic-book character created by Will Eisner *John Law (film director), Hong Kong film director * John Law (musician) (born 1961), B ...

(1796–1873),

State Representative 1824–25, Judge of Court of Land Claims 1855–57, U.S. Representative from Indiana 1861–65. Son of Lyman Law.

Lawrences

* Samuel Lawrence (1773–1837), Judge of

New York City New York, often called New York City or NYC, is the List of United States cities by population, most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over , New York City is also the L ...

Marine Court,

Assemblyman 1808 1817–18 1820–21, Clerk of New York County, New York 1811–12; U.S. Representative from New York 1823–25. Brother of William T. Lawrence. * William T. Lawrence (1788–1859), Justice of the Peace in New York 1838, U.S. Representative from New York 1847–49. Brother of Samuel Lawrence.

Lawrences of Louisiana and New York

Cornelius Van Wyck Lawrence Cornelius Van Wyck Lawrence (February 28, 1791 – February 20, 1861) was a politician from New York. He became the first popularly elected mayor of New York City after the law was changed in 1834. Early life Lawrence was born in Flushing, New Yo ...

(1791–1861), U.S. Representative from

1833–34, Mayor of

1834–37, Collector of Customs of New York City 1845–49. Cousin of Effingham Lawrence. ** Effingham Lawrence (1820–1878),

State Representative, U.S. Representative from Louisiana 1875. Cousin of Cornelius Van Wyck Lawrence.

Lawrences of Pennsylvania

* Joseph Lawrence (1786–1842),

State Representative 1818–24 1834–36, U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 1825–29 1841–42, Treasurer of Pennsylvania 1837. Father of George Van Eman Lawrence. ** George Van Eman Lawrence (1818–1904), Pennsylvania State Representative 1844 1847 1858–59 1893–96, Pennsylvania State Senator 1849–51 1861–63 1875–76 1878, U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 1865–69 1883–85, delegate to the Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention 1872. Son of Joseph Lawrence.

Laxalts

* Paul Laxalt (1922–2018), Lieutenant Governor of Nevada 1963–67,

Governor of Nevada A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political r ...

1967–71, U.S. Senator from Nevada 1974–87 **

Adam Laxalt Adam Paul Laxalt (; born August 31, 1978) is an American attorney and politician who served as the 33rd Nevada Attorney General from 2015 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he was an unsuccessful candidate for governor of Nevada in 2018 ...

(born 1978), Attorney General of Nevada 2015–2019. Grandson of Paul Laxalt and son of U.S. Senator Pete Domenici.

Laytons

* Caleb R. Layton (1851–1930), Secretary of the

Sussex County, Delaware Sussex County is located in the southern part of the U.S. state of Delaware, on the Delmarva Peninsula. As of the 2020 census, the population was 237,378. The county seat is Georgetown. The first European settlement in the state of Delaware w ...

Republican Committee 1876–88; Chairman of the Sussex County, Delaware Republican Committee 1896–1901; delegate to the Republican National Convention 1896 1900 1904;

Secretary of State 1901–05; Delaware Progressive Republican Party Committeeman 1912–18; U.S. Representative from Delaware 1919–23. Father of John D. Layton. ** Daniel J. Layton (1879–1960), Attorney General of Delaware 1932–33, Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court 1933–45. Son of Caleb R. Layton.

Leas

* Luke Lea (1783–1851), U.S. Representative from

Tennessee Tennessee ( , ), officially the State of Tennessee, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. Tennessee is the 36th-largest by area and the 15th-most populous of the 50 states. It is bordered by Kentucky to th ...

1833–37, Tennessee Secretary of State 1835–39. Brother of Pryor Lea. *

Pryor Lea Pryor Lea (August 31, 1794 – September 14, 1879) was an American politician and railroad entrepreneur who represented Tennessee's 2nd district in the United States House of Representatives from 1827 to 1831. He moved to Goliad, Texas, in th ...

(1794–1879), U.S. Representative from Tennessee 1827–31. Brother of Luke Lea. ** Luke Lea (1879–1945), U.S. Senator from Tennessee 1911–17, delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1912. Great-grandson of Luke Lea.

Leas and Phelps

* Preston Lea (1841–1916), Governor of

1905–09, delegate to the Republican National Convention 1908. Father-in-law of Sheffield Phelps. ** Sheffield Phelps (1867–1902), delegate to the Republican National Convention 1900. Son-in-law of Preston Lea. *** Phelps Phelps (1897–1981),

Assemblyman 1924–28 1937–38, delegate to the Republican National Convention 1932, delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1936 1956 1960, New York State Senator 1939–42, Governor of

American Samoa American Samoa ( sm, Amerika Sāmoa, ; also ' or ') is an unincorporated territory of the United States located in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of the island country of Samoa. Its location is centered on . It is east of the International ...

1951–52, U.S. Ambassador to the

Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic ( ; es, República Dominicana, ) is a country located on the island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles archipelago of the Caribbean region. It occupies the eastern five-eighths of the island, which it shares wit ...

1952–53, delegate to the

New Jersey New Jersey is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York; on the east, southeast, and south by the Atlantic Ocean; on the west by the Delaware ...

Constitutional Convention 1966. Nephew of Sheffield Phelps. NOTE: Preston Lea was also third cousin once removed of U.S. Senator

Joseph Rodman West Joseph Rodman West (September 19, 1822 – October 31, 1898) was a United States senator from Louisiana, a Union general in the United States Army during and after the American Civil War and the chief executive of the District of Columbia. As a ...

and second cousin once removed of Delaware Assemblyman Charles Corbit and

Minnesota Minnesota () is a state in the upper midwestern region of the United States. It is the 12th largest U.S. state in area and the 22nd most populous, with over 5.75 million residents. Minnesota is home to western prairies, now given over to ...

State Representative William Webb Jr. Sheffield Phelps was also son of U.S. Representative William Walter Phelps.

Leaches of Louisiana

* Anthony Claude "Buddy" Leach (born 1934), member of the

1968–79, 1984–88; member of the

from

Louisiana's 4th congressional district Louisiana's 4th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The district is located in the northwestern part of the state and is based in Shreveport-Bossier City. It also includes the cities of Minden, De ...

, 1979–81; chairman of the Louisiana Democratic Party 2010–12, brother of Carolyn Leach Huntoon *

Carolyn Leach Huntoon Carolyn Leach Huntoon (born August 25, 1940) is an American scientist and former government official. She was the director of the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, a position which she held from 1994 to 1996, and was the first woman in the ...

(born 1940), first woman director of the

Johnson Space Center The Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (JSC) is NASA's center for human spaceflight (originally named the Manned Spacecraft Center), where human spaceflight training, research, and flight control are conducted. It was renamed in honor of the late U ...

Houston Houston (; ) is the most populous city in Texas, the most populous city in the Southern United States, the fourth-most populous city in the United States, and the sixth-most populous city in North America, with a population of 2,304,580 in ...

, sister of Claude "Buddy" Leach

Leaches of New England

* Edward G. Leach (1849–1928),

Republican Executive Committeeman 1880–1909, New Hampshire State Representative 1893–95, New Hampshire State Senator 1901–02, New Hampshire Governor's Councilman 1905–06. Father of Robert M. Leach. ** Robert M. Leach (1879–1952), U.S. Representative from

Massachusetts Massachusetts (Massachusett language, Massachusett: ''Muhsachuweesut assachusett writing systems, məhswatʃəwiːsət'' English: , ), officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the most populous U.S. state, state in the New England ...

1924–25, delegate to the Republican National Convention 1932. Son of Edward G. Leach.

Leaders

* Guy Leader (1887–1978,

State Senator. Father of George M. Leader. **

George M. Leader George Michael Leader (January 17, 1918 – May 9, 2013) was an American politician. He served as the 36th governor of Pennsylvania from January 18, 1955, until January 20, 1959. He was a member of the Democratic Party, and a native of York Count ...

(1918–2013), Chairman of the

York County, Pennsylvania York County ( Pennsylvania Dutch: Yarrick Kaundi) is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 456,438. Its county seat is York. The county was created on August 19, 1749, from part of Lancaster ...

Democratic Party 1946–50; Pennsylvania State Senator 1950–54; candidate for Treasurer of Pennsylvania 1952; Governor of Pennsylvania 1955–59; delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1856 1964 1972; candidate for U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania 1958. Son of Guy Leader.

LeBlancs, Reeses, and the Couhigs

Samuel A. LeBlanc I Samuel Albert LeBlanc (August 29, 1886 – July 8, 1955) was a justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court from December 12, 1949 to December 31, 1954. Born at Paincourtville, Assumption Parish, Louisiana, to Col. Joseph E. LeBlanc and Camille (Dugas) ...

(1886–1955), member of the

from Assumption Parish 1912–16, state district court judge 1920–29, state appeals court judge, 1929–49, justice of the

Louisiana Supreme Court The Supreme Court of Louisiana (french: Cour suprême de Louisiane) is the highest court and court of last resort in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The modern Supreme Court, composed of seven justices, meets in the French Quarter of New Orlea ...

1949–54, grandfather of Sam A. LeBlanc III ** George W. Reese Jr. (1923–1998),

New Orleans New Orleans ( , ,New Orleans
Merriam-Webster. ; french: La Nouvelle-Orléans , es, Nuev ...

lawyer, former Republican national committeeman from Louisiana, and the party's nominee for the

U.S. Senate The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress, with the House of Representatives being the lower chamber. Together they compose the national bicameral legislature of the United States. The composition and powe ...

against

Allen J. Ellender Allen Joseph Ellender (September 24, 1890 – July 27, 1972) was an American politician and lawyer who was a U.S. Senator from Louisiana from 1937 until his death. He was a Democratic Party (United States), Democrat who was originally allied ...

in 1960, uncle of Sam A. LeBlanc III and Rob Couhig *** Sam A. LeBlanc III (born 1938), Democratic member of the Louisiana House from

Jefferson Jefferson may refer to: Names * Jefferson (surname) * Jefferson (given name) People * Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), third president of the United States * Jefferson (footballer, born 1970), full name Jefferson Tomaz de Souza, Brazilian foo ...

and Orleans parishes 1972–80; attorney in

New Orleans New Orleans ( , ,New Orleans
Merriam-Webster. ; french: La Nouvelle-Orléans , es, Nuev ...

, temporary federal appeals court judge; retired to St. Francisville, Louisiana, grandson of Samuel A. LeBlanc I, half-brother of Rob Couhig and Kevin H. Couhig, and nephew of George W. Reese Jr. ***

Rob Couhig Rob or ROB may refer to: Places * Rob, Velike Lašče, a settlement in Slovenia * Roberts International Airport (IATA code ROB), in Monrovia, Liberia People * Rob (given name), a given name or nickname, e.g., for Robert(o), Robin/Robyn * Rob (s ...

(born 1949), Republican political activist, businessman, and lawyer in New Orleans, half-brother of Sam A. LeBlanc III, brother of Kevin Couhig, and nephew of George W. Reese Jr. *** Kevin H. Couhig (born 1951), first president of West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, brother of Rob Couhig, half-brother of Sam A. LeBlanc III, nephew of George W. Reese Jr.

Leddys and Donovans

Bernard Joseph Leddy Bernard Joseph Leddy (March 18, 1910 – January 9, 1972) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Vermont. Education and career Leddy was born in Underhill, Vermont on March 18, 1910, a son of J ...

(1910–1972), Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Vermont 1966–72. ** James P. Leddy (born 1942), Vermont State Senator 1998–2006. Son of Bernard Joseph Leddy. ** Johannah Leddy Donovan (born 1944) Vermont State Representative 2001–present. Daughter of Bernard Joseph Leddy. ***

T. J. Donovan Thomas J. "T. J." Donovan Jr. (born January 15, 1974) is an American lawyer and politician who served as Vermont Attorney General from 2017 to 2022. He was first elected in 2016 with over 66 percent of the vote. He previously served for ten years ...

(born 1974), State's Attorney of Chittenden County 2007–17, Attorney General of Vermont 2017–present. Son of Johannah Leddy Donovan.

Lees

See

Lee family The Lee family of the United States is a historically significant Virginia and Maryland political family, whose many prominent members are known for their accomplishments in politics and the military. The family became prominent in colonial Bri ...

Lees of Maryland

* Philip Corbin Lee (1681-1744), born in Virginia and of the

, served in both houses of the Maryland General Assembly and was the grandfather of

Thomas Sim Lee Thomas Sim Lee (October 29, 1745 – November 9, 1819) was an American planter and statesman of Frederick County, Maryland. Although not a signatory to the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation or the U.S. Constitution, h ...

* Richard Lee III (Maryland Squire) (1706-1787), served in the Maryland General Assembly and as acting Governor at the start of the Revolutionary War, built Blenheim plantation house, eldest son of Philip Corbin Lee and uncle of

(1745–1819), Governor of

1779–83 1792–94, Delegate to the Confederation Congress from Maryland 1783, Maryland House Delegate 1787. Father of John Lee. **

John Lee John Lee may refer to: Academia * John Lee (astronomer) (1783–1866), president of the Royal Astronomical Society * John Lee (university principal) (1779–1859), University of Edinburgh principal * John Lee (pathologist) (born 1961), English ...

(1788–1871), U.S. Representative from Maryland 1823–25, Maryland House Delegate, Maryland State Senator. Son of Thomas Sim Lee. ***

John Lee Carroll John Lee Carroll (September 30, 1830 – February 27, 1911), a member of the United States Democratic Party, was the 37th Governor of Maryland from 1876 to 1880. Early life Carroll was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Col. Charles Carr ...

(1830–1911), Maryland State Senator 1868–74, Governor of Maryland 1876–80. Great-great-grandson of Thomas Sim Lee. NOTE: Thomas Sim Lee was also first cousin of U.S. Senator

Richard Potts Richard Potts (July 19, 1753November 26, 1808) was an American politician and jurist. Early life and career Potts was born in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and lived there until he moved with his family to the Barbados Islands in 1757. He returne ...

. John Lee Carroll was also great-grandson of U.S. Senator Charles Carroll of Carrollton.

Lees and Eubanks of Louisiana

* Swords Lee (1859–1929), descendant of Robert E. Lee of Virginia; timber owner, state representative for

Grant Parish Grant Parish (french: Paroisse de Grant) is a parish located in the North Central portion of the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,309. The parish seat is Colfax. The parish was founded in 1869 durin ...

1904–08, grandfather of James Rowland Lee and cousin by marriage to Huey P. Long Jr. ** James Rowland Eubank (1914–1952), state representative for

Rapides Parish Rapides Parish () (french: Paroisse des Rapides) is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 131,613. The parish seat is Alexandria, which developed along the Red River of the South. ''Rapides' ...

, Louisiana, 1952, died of heart attack in first year in the position, attorney, grandson of Swords Lee

LeFevers

Jacob LeFever Jacob LeFever (April 20, 1830 – February 4, 1905) was a U.S. Representative from New York. Biography Jacob LeFever was born in New Paltz, New York on April 20, 1830. He was educated at New Paltz Academy and Amenia Seminary. He operated a s ...

(1830–1905), Supervisor of

New Paltz, New York New Paltz () is an incorporated U.S. town in Ulster County, New York. The population was 14,003 at the 2010 U.S. Census. The town is located in the southeastern part of the county and is south of Kingston. New Paltz contains a village, also wit ...

1861–62;

Assemblyman 1863–65 1867; delegate to the Republican National Convention 1888; U.S. Representative from New York 1893–97. Father of Frank J. LeFevre. ** Frank J. LeFevre (1874–1941), New York State Senator 1902, U.S. Representative from New York 1905–07. Son of Jacob LeFever. ***

Jay LeFevre Jay Le Fevre (September 6, 1893 – April 26, 1970) was a United States representative from New York. Life Born in New Paltz, Ulster County, he graduated from the Lawrenceville School and attended Dartmouth College. During the First Worl ...

(1893–1970), U.S. Representative from New York 1943–51. 2nd cousin twice removed of Jacob LeFever and 3rd cousin once removed of Frank J. LeFevre.

Lefflers

* Isaac Leffler (1788–1866),

House Delegate 1817–19 1823–27 1832–33, member of the Virginia Board of Public Works 1827, U.S. Representative from Virginia 1827–29, member of the Wisconsin Territory Legislature 1836–37, Iowa Territory Representative 1841, U.S. Marshall of

1844–45, Receiver of Public Moneys of Chariton, Iowa 1852–53. Brother of Shepherd Leffler. * Shepherd Leffler (1811–1879), Iowa Territory Representative 1839 1841, Iowa Territory Councilman 1841–43 1845, delegate to the Iowa Territory Constitutional Convention 1844 1846, U.S. Representative from Iowa 1846–51, candidate for Governor of Iowa 1875. Brother of Isaac Leffler.

Lehlbachs

* Herman Lehlbach (1845–1904),

Assemblyman 1884–86, U.S. Representative from New Jersey 1885–91. Uncle of Frederick R. Lehlbach. **

Frederick R. Lehlbach Frederick Reimold Lehlbach (January 31, 1876 – August 4, 1937) was an American lawyer and politician. As a Republican, Lehlbach served as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 10th congressional district from 1915 to 1933 and as the repres ...

(1876–1937), U.S. Representative from New Jersey 1915–37. Nephew of Herman Lehlbach.

Lehmans

* Irving Lehman (1876–1945), Justice of the

Supreme Court 1900–24, Judge of the New York Court of Appeals 1924–39, Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals 1940–45. Brother of Herbert H. Lehman. *

Herbert H. Lehman Herbert Henry Lehman (March 28, 1878 – December 5, 1963) was an American Democratic Party politician from New York. He served from 1933 until 1942 as the 45th governor of New York and represented New York State in the U.S. Senate from 194 ...

(1878–1963), delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1928 1932 1936 1940 1948 1952 1956 1960, Lieutenant Governor of New York 1929–32, Governor of New York 1933–42, candidate for U.S. Senate from New York 1946, U.S. Senator from New York 1949–57. Brother of Irving Lehman. **

Robert M. Morgenthau Robert Morris Morgenthau ( ; July 31, 1919July 21, 2019) was an American lawyer. From 1975 until his retirement in 2009, he was the District Attorney for New York County (the borough of Manhattan), having previously served as United States Atto ...

(1919–2019), U.S. Attorney in New York 1961–62 1962–69, candidate for Governor of New York 1962, District Attorney of New York County, New York. Grandnephew of Herbert H. Lehman. ** Orin Lehman (1920–2008), delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1964, candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 1966. Grandnephew of Herbert H. Lehman. **

John Langeloth Loeb Jr. John Langeloth Loeb Jr. CBE (born May 2, 1930) is an American businessman, former United States Ambassador to Denmark, and former Delegate to the United Nations. He is an advocate for religious freedom and separation of church and state, having fo ...

(born 1930), U.S. Ambassador to

Denmark ) , song = ( en, "King Christian stood by the lofty mast") , song_type = National and royal anthem , image_map = EU-Denmark.svg , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Danish Realm, Kingdom of Denmark ...

1981–83. Grandnephew of Hebert H. Lehman. NOTE: Irving Lehman was also brother-in-law of New York State Senator Nathan Straus Jr. Robert M. Morgenthau is also grandson of U.S. Ambassador

Henry Morgenthau Sr. Henry Morgenthau (; April 26, 1856 – November 25, 1946) was a German-born American lawyer and businessman, best known for his role as the United States Ambassador to Turkey, ambassador to the Ottoman Empire during World War I. Morgenthau was on ...

and son of U.S. Secretary of the Treasury

Henry Morgenthau Jr. Henry Morgenthau Jr. (; May 11, 1891February 6, 1967) was the United States Secretary of the Treasury during most of the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt. He played a major role in designing and financing the New Deal. After 1937, while ...

Orin Lehman was also nephew by marriage of

Rhode Island Rhode Island (, like ''road'') is a U.S. state, state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It is the List of U.S. states by area, smallest U.S. state by area and the List of states and territories of the United States ...

Governor

William Henry Vanderbilt III William Henry Vanderbilt III (November 24, 1901April 14, 1981) was Governor of Rhode Island and a member of the wealthy and socially prominent Vanderbilt family. Early life William Henry Vanderbilt III was born in New York City on November 24, ...

Lenahans and O'Connells

John Thomas Lenahan John Thomas Lenahan (November 15, 1852 – April 28, 1920) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. Biography John T. Lenahan was born in Jenkins Township, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Villanova C ...

(1952–1920), delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1892 1896, U.S. Representative from

1907–09. Father-in-law of Joseph F. O'Connell. **

Joseph F. O'Connell Joseph Francis O'Connell (December 7, 1872 – December 10, 1942) was an American lawyer, academic, and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Boston, Massachusetts from 1907 to 1911. Early life and education Born in Boston, Mas ...

(1872–1942), U.S. Representative from

1907–11, delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1912 1920, delegate to the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention 1917. Son-in-law of John Thomas Lenahan.

Lenroots

Irvine L. Lenroot Irvine Luther Lenroot (January 31, 1869 – January 26, 1949) was a United States representative and United States senator from Wisconsin and an associate judge of the United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals. Education and career Bo ...

(1869–1949),

Assemblyman 1901–07, U.S. Representative from Wisconsin 1909–18, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin 1918–27, Judge of the U.S. Court of Customs and Patents Appeals 1929–41. Uncle of Arthur A. Lenroot Jr. ** Arthur Lenroot Jr. (1912–1997), Wisconsin State Senator, candidate for Wisconsin State Senate 1954, delegate to the Republican National Convention 1948. Nephew of Irvine L. Lenroot.

Lesinskis

John Lesinski Sr. John Lesinski Sr. (January 3, 1885 – May 27, 1950) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He was the father of John Lesinski Jr., who succeeded him in the United States House of Representatives. Early life Lesinski was born in Erie ...

(1885–1950), delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1936 1940 1944, delegate to the

Democratic Convention 1936 1940 1944, U.S. Representative from Michigan 1933–50. Father of John Lesinski Jr. **

John Lesinski Jr. John Lesinski Jr. (December 28, 1914 in Detroit – October 21, 2005 in Dearborn) was a U.S. Congressman for seven terms from the state of Michigan. He was the son of John Lesinski Sr. He was of Polish descent. Life and career Lesinski was bo ...

(1914–2005), U.S. Representative from Michigan 1951–65, member of the Board of Commissioners of

Wayne County, Michigan Wayne County is the most populous county in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of 2020, the United States Census placed its population at 1,793,561, making it the 19th-most populous county in the United States. The county seat is Detroit. The coun ...

1968–73. Son of John Lesinski Sr.

The Letlows

Luke Letlow Luke Joshua Letlow (December 6, 1979 – December 29, 2020) was an American businessman and politician from Louisiana. A Republican, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives for in 2020 but died from complications caused by ...

Julia Letlow Julia Janelle Letlow (née Barnhill; born March 16, 1981) is an American politician and academic administrator serving as the U.S. representative for Louisiana's 5th congressional district since 2021. Letlow is the first Republican woman to repre ...

both were elected members of the

U.S. House of Representatives The United States House of Representatives, often referred to as the House of Representatives, the U.S. House, or simply the House, is the lower chamber of the United States Congress, with the Senate being the upper chamber. Together they ...

from

5th Fifth is the ordinal form of the number five. Fifth or The Fifth may refer to: * Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, as in the expression "pleading the Fifth" * Fifth column, a political term * Fifth disease, a contagious rash tha ...

district

Levis

Edward H. Levi Edward Hirsch Levi (June 26, 1911 – March 7, 2000) was an American law professor, academic leader, and government lawyer. He served as dean of the University of Chicago Law School from 1950 to 1962, president of the University of Chicago from ...

(1911–2000), U.S. Attorney General 1975–77. Father of David F. Levi. **

David F. Levi David Frank Levi (born August 29, 1951) is a United States jurist and former Dean of the Duke University School of Law. From 1990 to 2007, he was a United States federal judge, United States district judge of the United States District Court for ...

(born 1951), U.S. Attorney for Eastern District of

California California is a U.S. state, state in the Western United States, located along the West Coast of the United States, Pacific Coast. With nearly 39.2million residents across a total area of approximately , it is the List of states and territori ...

1986–90, Judge of U.S. District Court for Eastern District of California 1990–2003, Chief Judge of U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California 2003–07. Son of Edward H. Levi.

Levins

Theodore Levin Theodore Levin (February 18, 1897 – December 31, 1970) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Education and career Levin was born on February 18, 1897, in Chicago, Illinoi ...

(1897–1970), District Judge, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (1946–70; Chief Judge 1959–67); father of Charles and Joseph. ** Charles Levin (1926–2020), justice of

State Supreme Court, 1973–96; son of Theodore. ** Helene White (born 1954), Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit 2008–present. Ex-wife of Charles Levin. ** Joseph Levin, candidate for U.S. representative from Michigan; son of Theodore and brother of Charles. * Saul Levin (1898–1960), U.S. Ambassador to Honduras; brother of Theodore. **

Carl Levin Carl Milton Levin (June 28, 1934 – July 29, 2021) was an American attorney and politician who served as a United States senator from Michigan from 1979 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the chair of the Senate Armed Services C ...

(1934–2021), U.S. senator from Michigan, 1979–2015; son of Saul and brother of Sander. **

Sander M. Levin Sander Martin Levin (born September 6, 1931) is an American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1983 to 2019, representing (numbered as the from 1983 to 1993 and as the from 1993 to 2013). Levin, a member o ...

(born 1931), U.S. representative from Michigan, 1983–2019; son of Saul and brother of Carl. ***

Andy Levin Andrew Saul Levin (born August 10, 1960) is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. representative for since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Levin was elected to the House in 2018, succeeding his retiring father, Sander L ...

(born 1960), U.S. representative from Michigan, 2019–present; sought election to Michigan Senate, 2006; son of Sander and nephew of Carl.

Levitas

Elliott H. Levitas Elliott Harris Levitas (December 26, 1930 – December 16, 2022) was an American politician and lawyer from Georgia. He was a former U.S. Representative from Georgia's 4th congressional district, serving five consecutive terms from 1975 to 1985. ...

(born 1930), Georgia State Representative 1966–75, U.S. Representative from Georgia 1975–85. Father of Kevin Levitas. ** Kevin Levitas, Georgia State Representative 2007–11. Son of Elliott H. Levitas.

Lewises

Andrew L. Lewis Jr. Andrew Lindsay Lewis Jr. (November 3, 1931 – February 10, 2016), generally known as Drew Lewis, was an American businessman and politician from the state of Pennsylvania. He was United States Secretary of Transportation in the first portio ...

(1931–2016), candidate for Governor of

1968 1972 1974 1980, delegate to the Republican National Convention 1976, U.S. Secretary of Transportation 1981–83. Father of Andrew Lewis, IV. ** Andrew Lewis, IV, Commissioner of Haverford, Pennsylvania 2004–07; Delaware County, Pennsylvania Councilman 2007–present. Son of Andrew L. Lewis Jr..

Lewises of New York

Francis Lewis Francis Lewis (March 21, 1713 – December 31, 1802) was an American merchant and a Founding Father of the United States. He was a signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation as a representative of ...

(1713–1803), Delegate to the Continental Congress from

1775. Father of Morgan Lewis. ** Morgan Lewis (1754–1844), New York Assemblyman 1789–90 1791–92, Attorney General of New York 1791–92, Justice of the New York Supreme Court 1792–1801, Governor of New York 1804–07, New York State Senator 1810–14. Son of Francis Lewis. NOTE: Morgan Lewis was also son-in-law of New York Colony Assemblyman Robert Livingston, grandson-in-law of New York Colony Assemblyman Robert Livingston, and brother-in-law of U.S. Secretary of Foreign Affairs Robert Livingston, U.S. Secretary of State

Edward Livingston Edward Livingston (May 28, 1764May 23, 1836) was an American jurist and statesman. He was an influential figure in the drafting of the Louisiana Civil Code of 1825, a civil code based largely on the Napoleonic Code. Livingston represented both ...

, and U.S. Secretary of War

John Armstrong Jr. John Armstrong Jr. (November 25, 1758April 1, 1843) was an American soldier, diplomat and statesman who was a delegate to the Continental Congress, U.S. Senator from New York, and United States Secretary of War under President James Madison. A me ...

Lewises of Virginia

John F. Lewis John Francis Lewis (March 1, 1818September 2, 1895) was an American planter and politician from Rockingham County, Virginia. He served two terms as the ninth and 14th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia and represented Virginia as a Republican in th ...

(1818–1895), Lieutenant Governor of

1869–70 1882, U.S. Senator from Virginia 1870–75. Brother of Lunsford L. Lewis. * Lunsford L. Lewis (1846–1920), Attorney of Culpeper County, Virginia 1870–74; U.S. Attorney in Virginia 1874–82 1902–05 1905–12; Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court 1882–95. Brother of John F. Lewis. NOTE: Lunsford L. Lewis was also son-in-law of U.S. Representative

John Botts John Minor Botts (September 16, 1802 – January 8, 1869) was a nineteenth-century politician, planter and lawyer from Virginia. He was a prominent Unionist in Richmond, Virginia, during the American Civil War. Early and family life Botts w ...

Lichts

Frank Licht Frank R. Licht (March 3, 1916May 30, 1987) was an American politician and the 67th Governor of Rhode Island from 1969 to 1973, serving as the first Jewish governor in Rhode Island state history. He was also an associate justice of the Rhode Is ...

(1916–1987),

State Senator 1949–56, Rhode Island Superior Court Judge 1956–68, Governor of Rhode Island 1969–73. Uncle of Richard Licht. ** Richard A. Licht (born 1948), Rhode Island State Senator 1975–84, Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island 1985–89, candidate for U.S. Senate from Rhode Island 1988, delegate to the Democratic National Convention 2004, Judge of Rhode Island Superior Court since 2014. Nephew of Frank Licht.

Limbaughs

Lincolns of Illinois

Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln ( ; February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was an American lawyer, politician, and statesman who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. Lincoln led the nation thro ...

(1809–1865), U.S. President 1861–65; U.S. Representative from Illinois, 1847–49; Candidate for U.S. Senate from Illinois, 1854 and 1858. ** Robert Todd Lincoln (1843–1926), U.S. Secretary of War, 1881–85; Ambassador the United Kingdom, 1889–93. Son of Abraham Lincoln.

Lincolns of New England

* Levi Lincoln Sr. (1749–1820), Probate Judge of

Worcester County, Massachusetts Worcester County is a County (United States), county located in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. At the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population was 862,111, making it the second-most populous county in Massachusetts while also b ...

;

State Representative 1796; Massachusetts State Senator 1797; U.S. Representative from Massachusetts 1800–01; Attorney General of the United States 1801–05; acting U.S. Secretary of State 1801; Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts 1807–09; acting Governor of Massachusetts 1808–09. Father of Levi Lincoln Jr. and Enoch Lincoln. **

Levi Lincoln Jr. Levi Lincoln Jr. (October 25, 1782 – May 29, 1868) was an American lawyer and politician from Worcester, Massachusetts. He was the 13th Governor of Massachusetts (1825–1834) and represented the state in the U.S. Congress (1834–1841). Linc ...

(1782–1868), Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts 1823–24, Governor of Massachusetts 1825–34, U.S. Representative from Massachusetts 1834–41. Son of Levi Lincoln Sr. ** Enoch Lincoln (1788–1829), U.S. District Attorney in Massachusetts 1815–18, U.S. Representative from Massachusetts 1818–21, U.S. Representative from

Maine Maine () is a state in the New England and Northeastern regions of the United States. It borders New Hampshire to the west, the Gulf of Maine to the southeast, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and north ...

1821–26, Governor of Maine 1827–29. Son of Levi Lincoln Sr. ***

Frederick Robie Frederick Robie (August 12, 1822 – February 3, 1912) was an American physician and politician who most notably served as the 39th Governor of Maine. Early life Robie was born in Gorham, Maine and studied at the Gorham Academy. He graduated f ...

(1822–1912), Maine State Senator 1866–67, Maine State Representative 1868–78, Maine Governor's Executive Councilman 1880 1881–82, Governor of Maine 1883–87. Grandnephew of Levi Lincoln Jr. and Enoch Lincoln. NOTE: Levi Lincoln Sr. was also distantly related to U.S. President

Lindberghs and Lodges

John C. Lodge John Christian Lodge (August 12, 1862 – February 6, 1950) was an influential politician from Detroit, Michigan, serving as mayor from 1922 to 1923, in 1924, and from 1927 to 1929, and spending over 30 years on the Detroit City Council. Biogra ...

(1862–1950),

State Representative 1909–10, Mayor of

Detroit Detroit ( , ; , ) is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is also the largest U.S. city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of government of Wayne County. The City of Detroit had a population of 639,111 at th ...

1922–23 1924 1927–29. Uncle by marriage of Charles August Lindbergh. **

Charles August Lindbergh Charles August Lindbergh (born Carl Månsson; January 20, 1859 – May 24, 1924) was a United States Congressman from Minnesota's 6th congressional district from 1907 to 1917. He opposed American entry into World War I as well as the 1913 F ...

(1859–1924), U.S. Representative from

1907–17, candidate for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate from Minnesota 1916, candidate for Governor of Minnesota 1918, candidate for U.S. Representative from Minnesota 1920. Nephew by marriage of John C. Lodge. ***

Charles Lindbergh Charles Augustus Lindbergh (February 4, 1902 – August 26, 1974) was an American aviator, military officer, author, inventor, and activist. On May 20–21, 1927, Lindbergh made the first nonstop flight from New York City to Paris, a distance o ...

(1902–1974) American aviator, spokesman for anti-war America First Committee. Son of Charles August Lindbergh.

Lindsays and Rudds

* George H. Lindsay (1837–1916),

Assemblyman 1882–86, Coroner of Kings County, New York 1886–92; U.S. Representative from New York 1901–13. Father of George W. Lindsay. **

George W. Lindsay George Washington Lindsay (March 28, 1865 – March 15, 1938) was an American businessman and politician who served six terms as a United States representative from New York from 1923 to 1935. He was the son of George Henry Lindsay, who was al ...

(1865–1938), New York Democratic Committeeman, New York Assemblyman, U.S. Representative from New York 1923–35. Son of George H. Lindsay. **

Stephen A. Rudd Stephen Andrew Rudd (December 11, 1874 – March 31, 1936) was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for New York's 9th congressional district from 1931 to 1936. Early life He was born on Dece ...

(1874–1936), U.S. Representative from New York 1931–36. Son-in-law of George H. Lindsay. *** Roy H. Rudd, (1906–1997) New York Assemblyman 1937–44, New York State Senator 1945–46. Son of Stephen A. Rudd. NOTE: Stephen A. Rudd was also son of New York Assemblyman Robert J. Rudd.

Lindsays and Winstons

* John Anthony Winston (1912–1871), member of the

Alabama (We dare defend our rights) , anthem = "Alabama (state song), Alabama" , image_map = Alabama in United States.svg , seat = Montgomery, Alabama, Montgomery , LargestCity = Huntsville, Alabama, Huntsville , LargestCounty = Baldwin County, Al ...

Legislature 1840, Alabama State Senator 1845, Governor of Alabama 1853–57, delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1860. Brother-in-law of Robert B. Lindsay. * Robert B. Lindsay (1824–1902), Alabama State Representative 1853, Alabama State Senator 1857 1866, Governor of Alabama 1870–72. Brother-in-law of John Anthony Winston.

Lipinskis

William O. Lipinski William Oliver Lipinski (born December 22, 1937) is an American politician and lobbyist who was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1983 to 2005, representing a district in Chicago. Life and career Pre-congr ...

(born 1937),

Democratic Committeeman,

Chicago (''City in a Garden''); I Will , image_map = , map_caption = Interactive Map of Chicago , coordinates = , coordinates_footnotes = , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name ...

Alderman 1975–83; U.S. Representative from Illinois 1983–2005. Husband of Rose Marie Lipinski. * Rose Marie Lipinski, delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1996 2004. Wife of William O. Lipinski. ** Daniel W. Lipinski (born 1966), U.S. Representative from Illinois 2005–2021. Son of William O. Lipinski and Rose Marie Lipinski.

Lippitts

* Henry Lippitt (1818–1891), Governor of

1875–77. Father of Charles W. Lippitt and Henry F. Lippitt. **

Charles W. Lippitt Charles Warren Lippitt (October 8, 1846 – April 4, 1924) was an American politician and the 44th Governor of Rhode Island. Early life Lippitt was born in Providence, Rhode Island on October 8, 1846. He graduated from Brown University. Later, ...

(1846–1924), Governor of Rhode Island 1895–97. Son of Henry Lippitt. **

Henry F. Lippitt Henry Frederick Lippitt (October 12, 1856December 28, 1933) was a member of the prominent Lippitt family, which made its fortune in the textile business, and served as United States Senator from Rhode Island. Biography Born in Providence on ...

(1856–1933), U.S. Senator from Rhode Island 1911–17, delegate to the Republican National Convention 1912. Son of Henry Lippitt. ** John Chafee (1922–1999), Governor of Rhode Island 1963–1969, United States Secretary of the Navy 1969–1972, United States Senator 1976–1999. ** Lincoln Chafee (born 1953), Mayor of Warwick 1993–1999, United States Senator 1999–2007, Governor of Rhode Island 2011–2015. Son of John Chafee.

Listers

Ernest Lister Ernest Lister (June 15, 1870June 14, 1919) was an American politician who served as the eighth governor of Washington from 1913 to 1919. Biography Born in Halifax, England, Lister immigrated with his family in 1884, to be near his uncle, who w ...

(1870–1919), candidate for U.S. Representative from

Washington Washington commonly refers to: * Washington (state), United States * Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States ** A metonym for the federal government of the United States ** Washington metropolitan area, the metropolitan area centered on ...

1909, Governor of Washington 1913–19. Husband of Alma Lister. * Alma Lister, delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1920. Wife of Ernest Lister. ** Edna Lister, candidate for Washington Secretary of State 1948. Niece of Ernest Lister and Alma Lister.

Livermores

Samuel Livermore Samuel Livermore (May 14, 1732May 18, 1803) was a U.S. politician. He was a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire from 1793 to 1801 and served as President pro tempore of the United States Senate in 1796 and again in 1799. Life and career Livermore ...

(1732–1803), member of the

General Court 1768–69, Attorney General of New Hampshire 1769–74, New Hampshire State Attorney, Delegate to the Continental Congress from New Hampshire 1780–82 1785–86, Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court 1782–89, U.S. Representative from New Hampshire 1789–93, President of the New Hampshire Constitutional Convention 1791 1792, U.S. Senator from New Hampshire 1793–1801. Father of Edward St. Loe Livermore and Arthur Livermore. ** Edward St. Loe Livermore (1762–1832), U.S. District Attorney in New Hampshire 1789–97, Solicitor of Rockingham County, New Hampshire 1791–93; Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court 1797–99; U.S. Representative from

1807–11. Son of Samuel Livermore. **

Arthur Livermore Arthur Livermore (July 29, 1766 – July 1, 1853) was an American politician and attorney who served as a United States representative from New Hampshire. Early life and education Born in Londonderry in the Province of New Hampshire, Livermore ...

(1766–1853), New Hampshire State Representative 1794–95, Solicitor of Rockingham County, New Hampshire 1796–98; Justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court 1798–1809; Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court 1809–13; Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court 1813–16; U.S. Representative from New Hampshire 1817–21 1823–25; New Hampshire State Senator 1821–22; Probate Judge in Grafton County, New Hampshire 1822–23; Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in New Hampshire 1825–32. Son of Samuel Livermore. ** Norman Banks Livermore Jr. (1911–2006), California Secretary of Resources under Governor Ronald Reagan, 1966–74, giving him one of the best environmental records of any governor during those years. Notable achievements included preserving uninterrupted wilderness in the Sierra Nevada, from Mount Whitney to Yosemite.

Livingstons

Lloyds

* Edward Lloyd, Governor of Maryland Colony 1709–14. Grandfather of Edward Lloyd. ** Edward Lloyd (1744–1796), Delegate to the Continental Congress from

1783–84. Grandson of Edward Lloyd. *** Edward Lloyd (1779–1834), Maryland House Delegate 1800–05, U.S. Representative from Maryland 1807–09, Governor of Maryland 1809–11, Maryland State Senator 1811–15 1826–31, U.S. Senator from Maryland 1819–26. Son of Edward Lloyd. **** Henry Lloyd (1852–1920), Maryland State Senator 1882–84, Governor of Maryland 1885–88, Maryland Circuit Court Judge 1892–1908. Grandson of Edward Lloyd. NOTE: Henry Lloyd was also great-grandson of U.S. Senator John Henry.

Lockes

John Locke John Locke (; 29 August 1632 – 28 October 1704) was an English philosopher and physician, widely regarded as one of the most influential of Age of Enlightenment, Enlightenment thinkers and commonly known as the "father of liberalism ...

(1764–1855),

State Representative 1804, delegate to the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention 1820, U.S. Representative from Massachusetts 1823–29, Massachusetts State Senator 1830. Third cousin once removed of Charles Locke. ** Charles Locke (1811–1881),

State Representative 1867–68. Third cousin once removed of John Locke. *** J.B. Locke (1832–1899),

State Representative 1865. First cousin twice removed of John Locke. *** Otis Taft Locke (1844–1916), delegate to the Republican National Convention 1868. Third cousin twice removed of John Locke. *** David G. Locke (1860–1944), Michigan State Representative 1921–22. Third cousin twice removed of John Locke. **** Leon Locke(1869–1934),

State Representative 1908–16, Mayor of

Lake Charles, Louisiana Lake Charles (French: ''Lac Charles'') is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, and the parish seat of Calcasieu Parish, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the Calcasieu River. Founded in 1861 in Calcasieu ...

1929–33. First cousin thrice removed of John Locke.

Lockes and Wingos

Matthew Locke Matthew Locke may refer to: * Matthew Locke (administrator) (fl. 1660–1683), English Secretary at War from 1666 to 1683 * Matthew Locke (composer) (c. 1621–1677), English Baroque composer and music theorist * Matthew Locke (soldier) (1974–2007 ...

(1730–1801), Treasury Commissioner of

1771, Rowan County, North Carolina Safety Committeeman; Rowan County, North Carolina Secrecy, Intelligence, and Observation Committeeman; Delegate to the Colonial Congress 1776; delegate to the North Carolina Constitutional Convention 1776 1789; member of the North Carolina House of Commons 1777–81 1783–92; North Carolina State Senator 1781–82; U.S. Representative from North Carolina 1793–99. Brother of Francis Locke, and an uncle of Francis Locke Jr. ** Francis Locke Jr. (1776–1823), Judge of the North Carolina Supreme Court 1803–14, U.S. Senator from North Carolina 1814–15. Nephew of Matthew Locke. *** Effiegene Locke Wingo (1883–1962), U.S. Representative from

Arkansas Arkansas ( ) is a landlocked state in the South Central United States. It is bordered by Missouri to the north, Tennessee and Mississippi to the east, Louisiana to the south, and Texas and Oklahoma to the west. Its name is from the Osage ...

1930–33. Great-great-great granddaughter of Matthew Locke. ***

Otis Wingo Otis Theodore Wingo (June 18, 1877 – October 21, 1930) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. representative from Arkansas's 4th congressional district from 1913 to 1930. He was the husband of his successor in office, Effie ...

(1877–1930), Arkansas State Senator 1907–09, U.S. Representative from Arkansas 1913–30. Husband of Effiegene Locke Wingo.

Lodges and Cabots

:''Also see The Davis and Lodges'' The Cabots and Lodges were relatives by marriage to the Adams family and the Roosevelt family. * George Cabot (1752–1823), U.S. Senator from

1791–96, appointed but declined to be first

Secretary of the Navy The secretary of the Navy (or SECNAV) is a statutory officer () and the head (chief executive officer) of the Department of the Navy, a military department (component organization) within the United States Department of Defense. By law, the se ...

. Great-grandfather of Henry Cabot Lodge. **

Henry Cabot Lodge Henry Cabot Lodge (May 12, 1850 November 9, 1924) was an American Republican politician, historian, and statesman from Massachusetts. He served in the United States Senate from 1893 to 1924 and is best known for his positions on foreign policy. ...

(1850–1924), U.S. Senator from

1893–1924. Great-grandson of George Cabot and grandfather of Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. and John Davis Lodge. ***

Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. (July 5, 1902 – February 27, 1985) was an American diplomat and Republican United States senator from Massachusetts in both Senate seats in non-consecutive terms of service and a United States ambassador. He was considered ...

(1902–1985), U.S. Senator from

1937–44 and 1947–53, U.S. Ambassador to the

United Nations The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization whose stated purposes are to maintain international peace and international security, security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and be ...

1953–1960, U.S. Ambassador to

South Vietnam South Vietnam, officially the Republic of Vietnam ( vi, Việt Nam Cộng hòa), was a state in Southeast Asia that existed from 1955 to 1975, the period when the southern portion of Vietnam was a member of the Western Bloc during part of th ...

1963–64 and 1965–67, U.S. Ambassador to West Germany 1968–69, candidate for U.S. Vice President 1960. Grandson of Henry Cabot Lodge, brother of John Davis Lodge and father of George Cabot Lodge II. **** George Cabot Lodge II (born 1927) candidate for U.S. Senator from

1962. Son of Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. ***

John Davis Lodge John Davis Lodge (October 20, 1903 – October 29, 1985) was an American film actor, lawyer, politician, and diplomat. He was the 79th governor of Connecticut from 1951 to 1955, and later served as U.S. ambassador to Spain, Argentina, and Swit ...

(1903–1985), U.S. Representative 1947–51, Governor of

1951–55. Grandson of Henry Cabot Lodge and brother of Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. NOTE: Henry Cabot Lodge was also grandson-in-law of U.S. Senator

Elijah Hunt Mills Elijah Hunt Mills (December 1, 1776May 5, 1829) was an American politician from Massachusetts. Early life Mills was born in Chesterfield, Massachusetts. He was educated by private tutors and graduated from Williams College in 1797. Mills studie ...

. George Cabot Lodge was also grandson-in-law of U.S. Secretary of State Frederick T. Frelinghuysen. Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. was also great-great-grandson-in-law of U.S. Senator Jonathan Mason and brother-in-law of

Treasurer Archibald S. Alexander. George C. Lodge and John Davis Lodge were also nephews by marriage of U.S. Representative

Augustus P. Gardner Augustus Peabody Gardner (November 5, 1865 – January 14, 1918) was an American military officer and Republican Party politician from Massachusetts. He represented the North Shore region in the Massachusetts Senate and United States House of Re ...

. John Davis Lodge was also brother-in-law of U.S. Consul General D. Chadwick Braggiotti.

Lodges of Idaho

Edward Lodge Edward James Lodge (born December 3, 1933) is an inactive Senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Idaho in Boise, Idaho. Education Born in Caldwell, Idaho, Lodge graduated from Caldwell High ...

(born 1933), Judge of the Canyon County Probate Court 1963–65, Judge of the Third Judicial District of Idaho 1965–88, Bankruptcy Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Idaho 1988–89, Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Idaho 1989–2015. *

Patti Anne Lodge Patti Anne Lodge (born July 29, 1942) is a Republican Idaho State Senator representing District 11 since 2012. She previously represented District 13 of the Idaho Senate from 2002 to 2012 and District 11 from 2000-2002. Early life and career ...

(born 1942), Idaho State Senator 2000–present. Wife of Edward Lodge.

Logans

* James Logan (1674–1751), Mayor of

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia, often called Philly, is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the sixth-largest city in the U.S., the second-largest city in both the Northeast megalopolis and Mid-Atlantic regions after New York City. Sinc ...

1722–23; Chief Justice of Pennsylvania Colony 1731–39; acting Governor of Pennsylvania Colony 1736–38. Grandfather of George Logan. ** George Logan (1753–1821),

State Representative 1785–89 1795–96 1799, U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania 1801–07. Grandson of James Logan.

Logans of Illinois

* John Logan, member of the

Legislature. Father of John A. Logan. **

John A. Logan John Alexander Logan (February 9, 1826 – December 26, 1886) was an American soldier and politician. He served in the Mexican–American War and was a general in the Union Army in the American Civil War. He served the state of Illinois as a stat ...

(1826–1886), Illinois State Representative 1852, U.S. Representative from Illinois 1859–62 1867–71, delegate to the Republican National Convention 1868 1880, U.S. Senator from Illinois 1871–77 1879–86, candidate for the Republican nomination for President of the United States 1884, candidate for Vice President of the United States 1884. Son of John A. Logan.

Longs

See

Long family The Long family is a family of politicians from the United States. Many have characterized it as a political dynasty. After Huey Long's 1935 assassination, a family dynasty emerged: his brother Earl was elected lieutenant-governor in 1936, and gov ...

Longworths

Longleys

James B. Longley James Bernard Longley Sr. (April 22, 1924 – August 16, 1980) was an American politician. He served as the 69th Governor of Maine from 1975 to 1979, and was the first Independent to hold the office. In 1949, he married the former Helen Angela W ...

(1924–1980), Governor of

1975–79. Father of James B. Longley Jr. **

James B. Longley Jr. James Bernard Longley Jr. (born July 7, 1951) is an American politician from Maine. A U.S. Republican Party, Republican, he served one term in the United States House of Representatives representing Maine's 1st congressional district, Maine's 1st ...

(born 1951), U.S. Representative from Maine 1995–97, candidate for Governor of Maine 1998. Son of James B. Longley. **

Susan Longley Susan Walsh Longley (born December 15, 1955) is an American politician, lawyer, and jurist from Maine. A Democrat, Longley served in the Maine Senate from 1994 to 2002, where she represented Waldo County. In 2002, she sought the Democratic Party's ...

(born 1955),

State Senator 1994–2002. Daughter of James B. Longley, and sister of James B. Longley Jr.

Longyears

* Davis Winne (1818–1902), Sheriff of

Ulster County, New York Ulster County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. It is situated along the Hudson River. As of the 2020 census, the population was 181,851. The county seat is Kingston. The county is named after the Irish province of Ulster. History ...

1861 1864;

Assemblyman 1876 1887. First cousin of John W. Longyear. * John W. Longyear (1820–1875), U.S. Representative from

1863–67, delegate to the Michigan Constitutional Convention 1867, delegate to the Republican National Convention 1868, U.S. District Court Judge in Michigan. First cousin of Davis Winne. * Isaac W. Longyear (1831–1882), Supervisor of Shandaken, New York 1862–66; New York Assemblyman 1877. Second cousin of Davis Winne and John W. Longyear. **

John Munroe Longyear John Munro Longyear, Sr. (April 15, 1850 – May 28, 1922) was an American businessman and noted developer of timber and mineral lands in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan who became the central figure behind the Arctic Coal Company, which surve ...

(1850–1922), Mayor of

Marquette, Michigan Marquette ( ) is a city in Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 20,629 at the 2020 United States Census, which makes it the largest city in the Upper Peninsula. Marquette serves as the seat of government of Marquett ...

1890–91. Son of John W. Longyear. ** Charles Davis (1853–1913), New York State Senator 1896–98, Surrogate of Ulster County, New York 1899. Second cousin once removed of Davis Winne, John W. Longyear, and Isaac W. Longyear. *** Robert D. Longyear, U.S. Vice Consul in

Port-au-Prince, Haiti Port-au-Prince ( , ; ht, Pòtoprens ) is the capital and most populous city of Haiti. The city's population was estimated at 987,311 in 2015 with the metropolitan area estimated at a population of 2,618,894. The metropolitan area is define ...

1922; U.S. Consul in

Lucerne, Switzerland , neighboring_municipalities= Adligenswil, Ebikon, Emmen, Horw, Kriens, Malters, Meggen, Neuenkirch Lucerne ( , ; High Alemannic: ''Lozärn'') or Luzern ()Other languages: gsw, Lozärn, label=Lucerne German; it, Lucerna ; rm, Lucerna . is a ...

1926; U.S. Consul in

Munich, Germany Munich ( ; german: München ; bar, Minga ) is the capital and most populous city of the German state of Bavaria. With a population of 1,558,395 inhabitants as of 31 July 2020, it is the third-largest city in Germany, after Berlin and Ha ...

1932; U.S. Consul in

Marseille, France Marseille ( , , ; also spelled in English as Marseilles; oc, Marselha ) is the prefecture of the French department of Bouches-du-Rhône and capital of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Situated in the camargue region of southern France ...

1938. Son of John Munroe Longyear. NOTE: John Munroe Longyear was also second cousin by marriage of

Kingston, New York Kingston is a Administrative divisions of New York#City, city in and the county seat of Ulster County, New York, United States. It is north of New York City and south of Albany, New York, Albany. The city's metropolitan area is grouped with t ...

Mayor Aaron Thompson.

Lords

Miles Lord Miles Welton Lord (November 6, 1919 – December 10, 2016) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. Education and career Born November 6, 1919, in Dean Lake, Minnesota, Lord served i ...

(1919–2016), Minnesota Attorney General 1955–60, Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota 1966–85. ** Priscilla Lord (born 1942), candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 2008 Minnesota U.S. Senate election. Daughter of Miles Lord. **

Jim Lord James Frank Lord (November 26, 1948 – June 6, 2008) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the Minnesota state treasurer from 1975 to 1983. Early life and education Born in Chanhassen, Minnesota, Lord was the son of United State ...

(1948–2008), Treasurer of Minnesota 1975–83. Son of Miles Lord.

Louds

* Henry M. Loud (1824–1905), candidate for U.S. Representative from

1886. Father of George A. Loud. **

George A. Loud Colonel George Alvin Loud (June 18, 1852 – November 13, 1925) was a politician and businessman from the U.S. state of Michigan. Loud was born in Bainbridge Township, Geauga County, Ohio, and moved with his parents ( Henry M. Loud and Vilitta K ...

(1852–1925), U.S. Representative from Michigan 1903–13 1915–17. Son of Henry M. Loud.

Lounsburys

* George E. Lounsbury (1838–1904),

State Senator 1895–96, Governor of Connecticut 1899–1901. Brother of Phineas C. Lounsbury. *

Phineas C. Lounsbury Phineas Chapman Lounsbury (January 10, 1841 - June 22, 1925) was an American politician and the List of Governors of Connecticut, 53rd Governor of Connecticut. Biography Lounsbury was born in Ridgefield, Connecticut on January 10, 1841. He work ...

(1841–1925), Connecticut State Representative 1874, Governor of Connecticut 1887–89. Brother of George E. Lounsbury.

Lovejoys

Owen Lovejoy Owen Lovejoy (January 6, 1811 – March 25, 1864) was an American lawyer, Congregational minister, Abolitionism in the United States, abolitionist, and Republican United States Congress, congressman from Illinois. He was also a "conductor ...

(1811–1864),

State Representative 1854–56, delegate to the Republican National Convention 1856, U.S. Representative from Illinois 1857–64. Third cousin twice removed of John H. Lovejoy. ** John H. Lovejoy (1842–1???), Mayor of Rockland, Maine 1874–75 1879–80 1895–97. Third cousin twice removed of Owen Lovejoy. NOTE: Owen Lovejoy was also cousin of U.S. Senator Nathan A. Farwell.

Lowes, the Mimses, and the Spencers

* W. Matt Lowe (1872–1955), mayor of

Minden, Louisiana Minden is a city and parish seat in Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is located twenty-eight miles east of Shreveport. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 13,082. History Minden was established in 1836 by Charl ...

, 1916 to 1920; member of the Webster Parish Police Jury, the parish governing body, 1940 to 1954, father-in-law of Leland Mims and grandfather of George B. Spencer Jr. ** George Benjamin Spencer Jr. (1925–2007), two-term member of the Quorum Court of Jefferson County,

, the county governing body, grandson of W. Matt Lowe and nephew by marriage of Leland G. Mims

Lowells

Lowndes

Rawlins Lowndes Rawlins Lowndes (January 6, 1721August 24, 1800) was an American lawyer, planter and politician who became involved in the patriot cause after election to South Carolina's legislature, although he opposed independence from Great Britain. Lowndes ...

(1721–1800),

South Carolina Colony Province of South Carolina, originally known as Clarendon Province, was a province of Great Britain that existed in North America from 1712 to 1776. It was one of the five Southern colonies and one of the thirteen American colonies. The mona ...

Assemblyman, member of the South Carolina Colony Council of Safety, President of

1778, Governor of South Carolina 1778–79, South Carolina Assemblyman, South Carolina State Representative 1787–90. Father of Thomas Lowndes and William Lowndes. ** Thomas Lowndes (1766–1843), member of the South Carolina Legislature, U.S. Representative from South Carolina 1801–05. Son of Rawlins Lowndes. ** William Lowndes (1782–1822), South Carolina State Representative 1806, U.S. Representative from South Carolina 1811–22. Son of Rawlins Lowndes. NOTE: William Lowndes was also son-in-law of U.S. Representative

Lowries

* Walter Lowrie (1784–1868),

State Representative 1811–12, Pennsylvania State Senator 1813–19, U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania 1819–25. Uncle of Walter H. Lowrie. ** Walter H. Lowrie (1807–1876), District Court Judge in Pennsylvania 1846–51, Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court 1851–57, Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court 1857–63. Nephew of Walter Lowrie.

Lucases

* John Baptiste Charles Lucas (1759–1842),

State Representative 1792–98, Common Pleas Court Judge in Pennsylvania 1794, U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 1803–05, District Court Judge in

1805–20, Commissioner of Land Claims in Louisiana 1805–12. Father of Charles Lucas. **

Charles Lucas Sir Charles Lucas, 1613 to 28 August 1648, was a professional soldier from Essex, who served as a Cavalier, Royalist cavalry leader during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. Taken prisoner at the end of the First English Civil War in March 1646, ...

(1792–1817), member of the Missouri Territory Legislature. Son of John Baptiste Charles Lucas.

Lucases of Virginia

* Edward Lucas (1780–1858), member of the

Legislature, U.S. Representative from Virginia 1833–37. Brother of William Lucas. * William Lucas (1800–1877), member of the Virginia Legislature, U.S. Representative from Virginia 1839–41 1843–45. Brother of Edward Lucas.

Luceys

* Gregory C. Lucey (1896–1977),

Democratic Central Committeeman 1954. Father of Patrick Joseph Lucey. ** Patrick Joseph Lucey (1918–2014), Justice of the Peace in

Ferryville, Wisconsin Ferryville is a village in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 176 at the 2010 census. It is located on Wisconsin Highway 35 along the Great River Road. Geography Ferryville is located at (43.341550, -91.083882). Acco ...

1946–50; Wisconsin Assemblyman 1949–51; Chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party 1957–63; Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin 1965–67 candidate for Governor of Wisconsin 1966; delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1968 1972; Governor of Wisconsin 1971–77; U.S. Ambassador to

Mexico Mexico (Spanish: México), officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatema ...

1977–79; candidate for Vice President of the United States 1980. Son of Gregory C. Lucey.

Lujans

* Eugene David Lujan (1887–1980), Judge of the Supreme Court of

New Mexico ) , population_demonym = New Mexican ( es, Neomexicano, Neomejicano, Nuevo Mexicano) , seat = Santa Fe , LargestCity = Albuquerque , LargestMetro = Tiguex , OfficialLang = None , Languages = English, Spanish ( New Mexican), Navajo, Ker ...

1945–59. Grandfather of Michelle Lujan Grisham fifth cousin of Manuel Lujan Sr., and second cousin once removed of Ben Lujan. ** Michelle Lujan Grisham (born 1959), Governor of

2019-, U.S. Representative from New Mexico 2013–2018, New Mexico Health Secretary 2004–07. Granddaughter of Eugene Lujan, fourth cousin of Ben Ray Lujan, and sixth cousin once removed of Manuel Lujan Jr. * Manuel Lujan Sr. (1893–1975), Mayor of Santa Fe 1942–48; Republican nominee for Governor of New Mexico, 1948 **

Manuel Lujan Jr. Manuel Archibald Lujan Jr. (May 12, 1928 – April 25, 2019) was an American politician from New Mexico who served in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican from 1969 to 1989 and as the United States Secretary of the Interior from 19 ...

(1928–2019), U.S. Representative from

1969–89, U.S. Secretary of the Interior 1989–93. Sixth cousin once removed of Michelle Lujan Grisham. *

Ben Lujan Ben is frequently used as a shortened version of the given names Benjamin (name), Benjamin, Benedict (given name), Benedict, Bennett (name), Bennett or Benson (given name), Benson, and is also a given name in its own right. Ben (Hebrew), Ben (in ...

(1935–2012),

State Representative 1975–2012. Father of Ben Ray Lujan, fifth cousin once removed of Manuel Lujan Sr., and second cousin once removed of Eugene David Lujan. **

Ben Ray Lujan Ben is frequently used as a shortened version of the given names Benjamin, Benedict, Bennett or Benson, and is also a given name in its own right. Ben (in he, בֶּן, ''son of'') forms part of Hebrew surnames, e.g. Abraham ben Abraham ( he, � ...

(born 1972), U.S. Senator from

since January 2021, U.S. Representative from New Mexico 2009–2021, Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee 2015-2021. Son of Ben Lujan.

Lukens

* James T. Luken (1921–1979),

State Representative,

Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati ( ) is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located at the northern side of the confluence of the Licking and Ohio rivers, the latter of which marks the state line wit ...

Councilman; Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio 1976–77. Brother of Thomas A. Luken. * Thomas A. Luken (1925–2018), Solicitor of Deer Park, Ohio 1955–61; U.S. Attorney in Ohio 1961–64; Cincinnati, Ohio Councilman 1964–67 1969–74; Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio 1971–72; U.S. Representative from Ohio 1977–91. Brother of James T. Luken. ** Charles J. Luken (born 1951), candidate for Democratic nomination for Cincinnati, Ohio Councilman 1979; candidate for Cincinnati, Ohio Councilman 1979; Cincinnati, Ohio Councilman 1981–84; Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio 1984–91 1999–2005; U.S. Representative from Ohio 1991–93; delegate to the Democratic National Convention 2004. Son of Thomas A. Luken.

Lumpkins

Wilson Lumpkin Wilson Lumpkin (January 14, 1783 – December 28, 1870) was an American planter, attorney, and politician. He served two terms as the governor of Georgia, from 1831 to 1835, in the period of Indian Removal of the Creek and Cherokee peoples to In ...

(1783–1870), Georgia State Representative 1804–12, U.S. Representative from Georgia 1815–17 1827–31, Governor of Georgia 1831–35, U.S. Senator from Georgia 1837–41. Brother of Joseph Henry Lumpkin. * Joseph Henry Lumpkin (1799–1867), Georgia Assemblyman 1824–25, Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court 1863–67. Brother of Wilson Lumpkin. **

John Henry Lumpkin John Henry Lumpkin (June 13, 1812 – July 10, 1860) was an Americans, American politician, lawyer and jurist. Early years and education Lumpkin was born in Lexington, Georgia, Lexington, Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia, and attended Franklin Col ...

(1812–1860), Georgia State Representative 1835, candidate for U.S. Representative from Georgia 1840, U.S. Representative from Georgia 1843–49 1855–57, candidate for Governor of Georgia 1857, delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1860. Nephew of Wilson Lumpkin and Joseph Henry Lumpkin. ***

Middleton P. Barrow Middleton Pope Barrow (August 1, 1839December 23, 1903) was a United States senator from Georgia. Born near Antioch, Georgia, in Oglethorpe County, he attended a private academy and graduated from the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens, Geor ...

(1839–1903), delegate to the Georgia Constitutional Convention 1877, Georgia State Representative 1880–81, U.S. Senator from Georgia 1882–83. Grandson of Wilsom Lumpkin.

Lynches

* Thomas Lynch (1727–1776),

Assemblyman 1751–57 1761–63 1765 1768 1772, Delegate to the Continental Congress from

1774–76. Father of Thomas Lynch Jr. ** Thomas Lynch Jr. (1749–1779), delegate to the South Carolina Constitutional Convention 1776, Delegate to the Continental Congress from South Carolina 1776. Son of Thomas Lynch.

Lyons and Thayers

Lucius Lyon Lucius Lyon (February 26, 1800September 24, 1851) was a U.S. statesman from the state of Michigan. Along with Louis Campau, Lucius Lyon is remembered as one of the founding fathers of Grand Rapids, Michigan, the state's second-largest city. A D ...

(1800–1851), U.S. Congressional Delegate from

1833–35, delegate to the

Constitutional Convention 1835, U.S. Senator from Michigan 1837–39, U.S. Representative from Michigan 1843–45. Uncle of George W. Thayer. ** George W. Thayer (1827–1916), Mayor of

Grand Rapids, Michigan Grand Rapids is a city and county seat of Kent County, Michigan, Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. At the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the city had a population of 198,917 which ranks it as the List of municipalities in Mi ...

1877–78. Nephew of Lucius Lyon.

Lyonses and Wilkinsons of Louisiana

Charlton Lyons Charlton may refer to: People * Charlton (surname) * Charlton (given name) Places Australia * Charlton, Queensland * Charlton, Victoria * Division of Charlton, an electoral district in the Australian House of Representatives, in New South Wal ...

(1894–1973), oilman, "Mr. Republican" in

, party gubernatorial nominee in 1964 and state party chairman from 1964 to 1968, father of Hall Lyons, father-in-law of Susybelle Lyons *

W. Scott Wilkinson W. may refer to: * SoHo (Australian TV channel) (previously W.), an Australian pay television channel * ''W.'' (film), a 2008 American biographical drama film based on the life of George W. Bush * "W.", the fifth track from Codeine's 1992 EP ''Bar ...

(1895–1985), lawyer, businessman and Democratic member of the

1920 to 1924, father of Susybelle Lyons ** Susybelle Wilkinson Lyons (1923–2007), philanthropist, delegate to the

1960 Republican National Convention The 1960 Republican National Convention was held in Chicago, Illinois, from July 25 to July 28, 1960, at the International Amphitheatre. It was the 14th and most recent time overall that Chicago hosted the Republican National Convention, more ti ...

, daughter of W. Scott Wilkinson, daughter-in-law of Charlton Lyons, and sister-in-law of Hall Lyons

Lytles and Rowans

John Rowan John Rowan may refer to: * John Rowan (American football) (1896–1967) * John Rowan (footballer) (1890-1963), Scottish footballer * John Rowan (high sheriff) (1778–1855), Irish high sheriff and militia officer *John Rowan (Kentucky politicia ...

(1773–1843),

Secretary of State 1804–06, U.S. Representative from Kentucky 1807–09, Kentucky State Representative 1813–17 1822 1824, Judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals 1819–21, U.S. Senator from Kentucky 1825–31. Father of John Rowan Jr. ** John Rowan Jr. (1807–1855), U.S. Chargé d'Affaires to Two Sicilies, Italy 1848. Son of John Rowan. **

Robert Todd Lytle Robert Todd Lytle (May 19, 1804 – December 22, 1839) was a politician who represented Ohio in the United States House of Representatives from 1833 to 1835. Early life and career Lytle was born in Williamsburg, Ohio, a nephew of John Rowan. ...

(1804–1839),

State Representative 1828–29, U.S. Representative from Ohio 1833–34 1834–35, Surveyor of Public Lands of the

Northwest Territory The Northwest Territory, also known as the Old Northwest and formally known as the Territory Northwest of the River Ohio, was formed from unorganized western territory of the United States after the American Revolutionary War. Established in 1 ...

1836. Nephew of John Rowan.

References

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