William Trevitt
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William Trevitt (February 7, 1809 – February 8, 1881) was a medical doctor, politician, diplomat, and newspaper publisher in 19th century Ohio. He served two times as Ohio Secretary of State, three years in the Ohio House of Representatives, was a surgeon in the Mexican–American War, and was a diplomat in South America.
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William Trevitt | |
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6th Ohio Secretary of State | |
In office June 1840 – 1841 | |
Appointed by | Wilson Shannon |
Preceded by | Carter B. Harlan |
Succeeded by | John Sloane |
10th Ohio Secretary of State | |
In office January 12, 1852 – January 13, 1856 | |
Governor | Reuben Wood William Medill |
Preceded by | Henry W. King |
Succeeded by | James H. Baker |
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the Perry County district | |
In office December 5, 1836 – December 1, 1839 | |
Preceded by | Joshua Brown |
Succeeded by | James J. Wilson |
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Born | (1809-02-07)February 7, 1809 Mont Vernon, New Hampshire, US |
Died | February 8, 1881(1881-02-08) (aged 72) Columbus, Ohio, US |
Resting place | Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Lucinda Butler |
Children | Six |
Alma mater | Dartmouth Medical School |
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