William E. Stevenson | |
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3rd Governor of West Virginia | |
In office March 4, 1869 – March 4, 1871 | |
Preceded by | Daniel D. T. Farnsworth |
Succeeded by | John J. Jacob |
President of the West Virginia Senate | |
In office 1864–1869 | |
Governor | Arthur I. Boreman Daniel D. T. Farnsworth |
Preceded by | John M. Phelps |
Succeeded by | Daniel D. T. Farnsworth |
Personal details | |
Born | William Erskine Stevenson March 18, 1820 Warren, Pennsylvania |
Died | November 29, 1883 Parkersburg, West Virginia | (aged 63)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Sarah Clotworthy Stevenson |
Profession | Politician |
William Erskine Stevenson (March 18, 1820 – November 29, 1883) was an American cabinet-maker, farmer, and Republican politician from Parkersburg, West Virginia. He was the third governor of West Virginia from 1869 until 1871.[1]