William Porter Burrall
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William Porter Burrall (September 18, 1806 – March 3, 1874) was an American politician and railroad executive.
Quick Facts Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, Member of the Connecticut State Senate for the 10th District ...
William Porter Burrall | |
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Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives | |
In office 1861–1862 1846–1846 1836–1836 | |
Member of the Connecticut State Senate for the 10th District | |
In office 1851–1851 | |
Mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut | |
In office 1841–1842 | |
Preceded by | Charles Bostwick |
Succeeded by | James C. Loomis |
Personal details | |
Born | (1806-09-18)September 18, 1806 Canaan, Connecticut |
Died | March 3, 1874(1874-03-03) (aged 67) Hartford, Connecticut |
Spouse |
Harriet Holley
(m. 1831) |
Children | 6 |
Parent(s) | William Morgan Burrall Abigail Porter Stoddard |
Alma mater | Yale College Litchfield Law School |
Profession | Politician, lawyer |
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