William Dorsheimer
United States lawyer, politician and journalist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Dorsheimer (February 5, 1832, in Lyons, Wayne County, New York – March 26, 1888, in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia) was an American lawyer, journalist, newspaper publisher, and politician.[1][2]
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 7th district, Preceded by ...
William Dorsheimer | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 7th district | |
In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1885 | |
Preceded by | P. Henry Dugro |
Succeeded by | John J. Adams |
Lieutenant Governor of New York | |
In office 1875–1879 | |
Governor | Samuel J. Tilden Lucius Robinson |
Preceded by | John C. Robinson |
Succeeded by | George Gilbert Hoskins |
U.S. Attorney of the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York | |
In office 1867–1871 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1832-02-05)February 5, 1832 Lyons, Wayne County, New York |
Died | March 26, 1888(1888-03-26) (aged 56) Savannah, Georgia |
Political party | Republican Liberal Republican Democratic |
Parent(s) | Philip Dorsheimer Sarah Gorgas |
Education | Phillips Andover Academy |
Alma mater | Harvard College |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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