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William Bingham (1808 – September 15, 1873), served as Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1856 to 1857.
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William Bingham | |
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21st Mayor of Pittsburgh | |
In office 1856–1857 | |
Preceded by | Ferdinand E. Volz |
Succeeded by | Henry A. Weaver |
Personal details | |
Born | 1808 |
Died | September 15, 1873 (aged 64/65) |
Resting place | Allegheny Cemetery |
William Bingham was born in 1808 and for most of his life was involved in the transportation business. The Bingham Brothers Company was a prosperous firm in the freight delivery industry. The Republican Party was formed in Pittsburgh during Bingham's administration.
Bingham died in 1873.
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