William Medill
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William Medill (February 1802 – September 2, 1865) was a Democratic politician from Ohio. He served as the 22nd governor of Ohio from 1853 to 1856.
Quick Facts 22nd Governor of Ohio, Lieutenant ...
William Medill | |
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22nd Governor of Ohio | |
In office July 13, 1853 – January 14, 1856 | |
Lieutenant | James Myers |
Preceded by | Reuben Wood |
Succeeded by | Salmon P. Chase |
1st Lieutenant Governor of Ohio | |
In office January 12, 1852 – July 13, 1853 | |
Governor | Reuben Wood |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | James Myers |
Commissioner of Indian Affairs | |
In office 1845–1849 | |
Appointed by | James K. Polk |
Preceded by | Thomas Hartley Crawford |
Succeeded by | Orlando Brown |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 9th district | |
In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1843 | |
Preceded by | John Chaney |
Succeeded by | Elias Florence |
Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives | |
In office December 5, 1836 – December 3, 1837 | |
Preceded by | William Sawyer |
Succeeded by | Charles Anthony |
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives | |
In office 1835–1838 | |
Personal details | |
Born | February 1802 (1802-02) White Clay Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware, U.S. |
Died | September 2, 1865 (1865-09-03) (aged 63) Lancaster, Ohio, U.S. |
Resting place | Elmwood Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Newark Academy |
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