William H. West Politician

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.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Blind Man Eloquent
Birth date	February 09, 1824
Birth place	Washington County Pennsylvania
Date of death	March 14, 1911
Place of death	Bellefontaine Ohio
Education	Washington & Jefferson College