Caleb Cushing
Caleb Cushing 23rd United States Attorney General In office March 7, 1853 – March 4, 1857 President Franklin Pierce Preceded by John J. Crittenden Succeeded by Jeremiah S. Black Member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 3rd district In office March 4, 1835 – March 4, 1843 Preceded by Gayton P. Osgood Succeeded by Amos Abbott Personal details Born (1800-01-17)January 17, 1800 Salisbury, Massachusetts Died January 2, 1879(1879-01-02) (aged 78) Newburyport, Massachusetts Political party Anti-Jacksonian, Whig, Democratic Spouse(s) Caroline Wilde Cushing Alma mater Harvard University Profession Teacher, Lawyer, Politician Signature Caleb Cushing (January 17, 1800 – January 2, 1879) was an American diplomat who served as a U.S. Congressman from Massachusetts and Attorney General under President Franklin Pierce.