William D. Williamson
American politician (1779–1846) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Durkee Williamson (July 31, 1779 – May 27, 1846) was the second Governor of the U.S. state of Maine, and one of the first congressmen from Maine in the United States House of Representatives. He was a member of the Democratic-Republican Party. Williamson was also an early historian of Maine.[1]
For other uses, see William Williamson (disambiguation).
Quick Facts 2nd Governor of Maine, Preceded by ...
William D. Williamson | |
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2nd Governor of Maine | |
In office May 28, 1821 – December 5, 1821 | |
Preceded by | William King |
Succeeded by | Benjamin Ames |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 4th district | |
In office March 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | Joshua Cushman |
Member of the Massachusetts Senate | |
In office 1807–1811 1816–1820 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1779-07-31)July 31, 1779 Canterbury, Connecticut, United States |
Died | May 27, 1846(1846-05-27) (aged 66) |
Political party | Democratic-Republican Party |
Spouses | Jemima Montague
(m. 1806; died 1822)Susan E. White
(m. 1823; died 1824)Clarissa Emerson Wiggin
(m. 1825) |
Relations | Joseph Williamson (brother) |
Parent(s) | George Williamson Mary Foster Williamson |
Education | Deerfield Academy |
Alma mater | Williams College Brown University |
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