William Appleton Politician

William Appleton (November 16, 1786 – February 15, 1862) was a congressman from Massachusetts from 1851 to 1855 and briefly during the Civil War. Prior to his political career, Appleton had established William Appleton and Company, a successful participant in the California hide trade.

Personal facts

William Appleton
Birth dateNovember 16, 1786
Birth place
Brookfield Massachusetts , United States
Date of deathFebruary 15, 1862
Place of death
Brookline Massachusetts , United States
Profession
Merchant , Politician , Bank

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Politician

party
Constitutional Union Party (United States)
Whig Party (United States)
region
Massachusetts's 1st congressional district

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