William Barnes Sr.
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William Barnes Sr. (May 25, 1824 – February 22, 1913) was an American attorney, author and government official from Albany, New York. He was an anti-slavery activist and a founder of the Republican Party. Barnes served as New York's first state Superintendent of Insurance, and held the office from 1860 to 1870. The works he authored included 1904's Semi-centennial of the Republican Party. He was the son-in-law of Thurlow Weed and the father of Catherine Weed Barnes and William Barnes Jr.
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William Barnes Sr. | |
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Superintendent of the New York State Department of Insurance | |
In office January 12, 1860 – February 5, 1870 | |
Preceded by | None (position created) |
Succeeded by | George W. Miller |
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Born | (1824-05-25)May 25, 1824 Pompey, New York |
Died | February 22, 1913(1913-02-22) (aged 88) Nantucket, Massachusetts |
Resting place | Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, New York |
Political party | Republican (from 1854) |
Other political affiliations | Democratic (before 1843) Liberty (1843–1848) Free Soil (1848–1854) |
Spouse(s) | Emily Weed (m. 1849–1889, her death) Elizabeth Balmer Williams (m. 1891–1913, his death) |
Relations | Thurlow Weed (father-in-law) |
Children | 5 (including Catherine and William |
Education | Manlius Academy, Manlius, New York |
Profession | Attorney |
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