William Slade (politician)
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William Slade Jr. (May 9, 1786 – January 16, 1859) was an American Whig and Anti-Masonic politician. He served as a U.S. Representative from Vermont from 1831 to 1843, where he was an outspoken opponent of slavery. He was the 17th governor of Vermont.
Quick Facts 17th Governor of Vermont, Lieutenant ...
William Slade | |
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17th Governor of Vermont | |
In office October 11, 1844 – October 9, 1846 | |
Lieutenant | Horace Eaton |
Preceded by | John Mattocks |
Succeeded by | Horace Eaton |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Vermont's 2nd district | |
In office November 1, 1831 – March 3, 1843 | |
Preceded by | Rollin Carolas Mallary |
Succeeded by | Jacob Collamer |
Secretary of State of Vermont | |
In office 1815–1823 | |
Governor | Jonas Galusha Richard Skinner |
Preceded by | Josiah Dunham |
Succeeded by | Norman Williams |
Personal details | |
Born | William Slade Jr. (1786-05-09)May 9, 1786 Cornwall, Vermont Republic |
Died | January 16, 1859(1859-01-16) (aged 72) Middlebury, Vermont, U.S. |
Resting place | West Cemetery, Middlebury, Vermont, U.S. |
Political party | Whig |
Other political affiliations | Democratic-Republican Anti-Masonic |
Spouse | Abigail Foot Slade |
Children | 8, including James M. Slade |
Education | Middlebury College |
Profession | lawyer editor politician |
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