William H. Ludlow
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William Handy Ludlow (April 2, 1821 Yonkers, Westchester County, New York – September 26, 1890 Oakdale, Suffolk County, New York) was an American politician. He was also an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Quick Facts Speaker of the New York State Assembly, Preceded by ...
William Handy Ludlow | |
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Speaker of the New York State Assembly | |
In office January 1 – December 31, 1853 | |
Preceded by | Jonas C. Heartt |
Succeeded by | Robert H. Pruyn |
Member of the New York State Assembly from Suffolk Co. | |
In office January 1 – December 31, 1853 | |
Preceded by | Zopher B. Oakley |
Succeeded by | William S. Preston |
Personal details | |
Born | (1821-04-02)2 April 1821 Yonkers, New York, U.S. |
Died | 26 September 1890(1890-09-26) (aged 69) Oakdale, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Frances Louisa Nicoll
(m. 1841; died 1887) |
Children | 6, |
Parent(s) | Ezra Ludlow Rachel Seguine |
Relatives | William Ludlow (son) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1866 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel Brevet Major General |
Unit | 73rd New York Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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