William Radford (June 24, 1814 – January 18, 1870) was a United States representative from New York during the latter half of the American Civil War and the beginning of Reconstruction, serving two terms from 1863 to 1867.
William Radford | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 10th district | |
| In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1867 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Van Wyck |
| Succeeded by | William Henry Robertson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 25, 1814 Poughkeepsie, New York, US |
| Died | March 18, 1870 (aged 55) Yonkers, New York, US |
| Resting place | Old Presbyterian Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
Biography edit
Born in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, he received a limited schooling, moved to New York City in 1829, and engaged in mercantile pursuits.
Congress edit
He was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-eighth and Thirty-ninth Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1863, to March 3, 1867. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1866 to the Fortieth Congress, after which he resumed his former business pursuits.
Death edit
Radford died in Yonkers, Westchester County in 1870 and was buried in the Old Presbyterian Cemetery, Westfield, Union County, New Jersey.
References edit
- United States Congress. "William Radford (id: R000007)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
External links edit
Media related to William Radford (politician) at Wikimedia Commons- William Radford at Find a Grave
