William Medill
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William Medill (February 1802 – September 2, 1865) was a 19th Century American lawyer and Democratic politician from Ohio. He served as the 22nd governor of Ohio from 1853 to 1856. He had previously served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1839 to 1843.
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William Medill | |
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22nd Governor of Ohio | |
In office July 13, 1853 – January 14, 1856 | |
Lieutenant | James Myers |
Preceded by | Reuben Wood |
Succeeded by | Salmon P. Chase |
1st Lieutenant Governor of Ohio | |
In office January 12, 1852 – July 13, 1853 | |
Governor | Reuben Wood |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | James Myers |
Commissioner of Indian Affairs | |
In office 1845–1849 | |
Appointed by | James K. Polk |
Preceded by | Thomas Hartley Crawford |
Succeeded by | Orlando Brown |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 9th district | |
In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1843 | |
Preceded by | John Chaney |
Succeeded by | Elias Florence |
Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives | |
In office December 5, 1836 – December 3, 1837 | |
Preceded by | William Sawyer |
Succeeded by | Charles Anthony |
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives | |
In office 1835–1838 | |
Personal details | |
Born | William Medill February 1802 (1802-02) White Clay Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware, U.S. |
Died | September 2, 1865 (1865-09-03) (aged 63) Lancaster, Ohio, U.S. |
Resting place | Elmwood Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Newark Academy |
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