William Dorsheimer
United States lawyer, politician and journalist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Dorsheimer (February 5, 1832, in Lyons, Wayne County, New York – March 26, 1888, in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia) was an American lawyer, journalist, newspaper publisher, and politician.[1][2] From 1883 to 1885, he served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 7th district, Preceded by ...
William Dorsheimer | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 7th district | |
In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1885 | |
Preceded by | P. Henry Dugro |
Succeeded by | John J. Adams |
Lieutenant Governor of New York | |
In office 1875–1879 | |
Governor | Samuel J. Tilden Lucius Robinson |
Preceded by | John C. Robinson |
Succeeded by | George Gilbert Hoskins |
U.S. Attorney of the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York | |
In office 1867–1871 | |
Personal details | |
Born | William Dorsheimer (1832-02-05)February 5, 1832 Lyons, Wayne County, New York |
Died | March 26, 1888(1888-03-26) (aged 56) Savannah, Georgia |
Resting place | Forest Lawn Cemetery |
Political party | Republican Liberal Republican Democratic |
Parent(s) | Philip Dorsheimer Sarah Gorgas |
Education | Phillips Andover Academy |
Alma mater | Harvard College |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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