William Windom Politician

William Windom (May 10, 1827 – January 29, 1891) was an American politician from Minnesota. He served as U.S. Representative from 1859 to 1869, and as U.S. Senator from 1870 to January 1871, from March 1871 to March 1881, and from November 1881 to 1883. He also served as Secretary of the Treasury from March to November 1881, and from 1889 to 1891. He was a Republican. He was the great-grandfather of the actor named after him, William Windom.

Personal facts

William Windom
Birth dateMay 10, 1827
Birth place
Belmont County Ohio
Religion
Quakers
Date of deathJanuary 29, 1891
Place of death
New York City

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