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William F. Aldrich
American politician (1853–1925) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Farrington Aldrich (March 11, 1853 – October 30, 1925) was an American businessman and politician who served three non-consecutive stints as a U.S. Representative from Alabama around the turn of the 20th century.
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William F. Aldrich | |
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![]() Congressman William F. Aldrich (R-AL), 1896 | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 4th district | |
In office March 13, 1896 – March 3, 1897 | |
Preceded by | Gaston A. Robbins |
Succeeded by | Thomas S. Plowman |
In office February 9, 1898 – March 3, 1899 | |
Preceded by | Thomas S. Plowman |
Succeeded by | Gaston A. Robbins |
In office March 8, 1900 – March 3, 1901 | |
Preceded by | Gaston A. Robbins |
Succeeded by | Sydney J. Bowie |
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Born | William Farrington Aldrich March 11, 1853 (1853-03-11) Palmyra, New York, U.S. |
Died | October 30, 1925 (1925-10-31) (aged 72) Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
Resting place | Rock Creek Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Josephine Cables Aldrich, Fannie Spire Aldrich |
Alma mater | Warren's Military Academy |
Profession | Politician, manufacturer, editor, publisher |
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He was brother of Truman Heminway Aldrich and great-great-grandfather of William J. Edwards.