William H. West (judge)
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William Henry West (February 9, 1824 – March 14, 1911) was a Republican Party politician in the U.S. state of Ohio who served as Ohio Attorney General from 1866 to 1868, and a member of the Ohio Supreme Court from February 1872 to 1873. His failing eyesight and powerful oration led to the title Blind Man Eloquent.
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William Henry West | |
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11th Ohio Attorney General | |
In office January 8, 1866 – January 10, 1870 | |
Governor | Jacob D. Cox Rutherford B. Hayes |
Preceded by | Chauncey N. Olds |
Succeeded by | Francis Bates Pond |
Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court | |
In office February 9, 1872 – February 25, 1873 | |
Preceded by | Josiah Scott |
Succeeded by | Walter F. Stone |
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the Logan County district | |
In office January 4, 1858 – January 1, 1860 | |
Preceded by | Samuel M. Allen |
Succeeded by | James W. Hamilton |
In office January 6, 1862 – January 3, 1864 | |
Preceded by | James W. Hamilton |
Succeeded by | Charles W. B. Allison |
Member of the Ohio Senate from the 13th district | |
In office January 4, 1864 – December 31, 1865 | |
Preceded by | John Hood |
Succeeded by | P. B. Cole |
Personal details | |
Born | (1824-02-09)February 9, 1824 Washington County, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | March 14, 1911(1911-03-14) (aged 87) Bellefontaine, Ohio, US |
Resting place | Bellefontaine City Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Williams Clara Riddle Gorton |
Children | four |
Alma mater | Jefferson College |
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