William C. Plunkett Politician

William Caudwell Plunkett (October 23, 1799 - January 19, 1884) was an American politician who served as the 20th Lieutenant Governor for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from 1854 to 1855. In 1853 he was a delegate to the state Constitutional Convention. He lived in Adams for over 50 years and held many of the local offices. He was born on October 23, 1799 in Lenox, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. He died on January 19, 1884 in Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. His father was Patrick Plunkett; his mother was Mary Robinson. He first married Achsah Brown; after her death he married her niece Louisa Brown.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 01, 1799
Birth place
Lenox Massachusetts
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1884
Place of death
Adams Massachusetts

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governor
officeLieutenant Governor of Massachusetts
party
Whig Party (United States)
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