Wolf served from December 6 , 1870 , to March 3 , 1871 , when Cotton 's two - year term began .
Wolf was elected as a Republican to serve out Smyth 's term , while fellow Republican Aylett R. Cotton was elected to succeed him .
Wolf served from December 6 , 1870 , to March 3 , 1871 , when Aylett R. Cotton 's two - year term began .
Wolf was elected as a Republican to serve out Smyth 's term , while fellow Republican Aylett R. Cotton was elected to succeed him .