William Wall (New York politician)

William Wall
William Wall, Congressman from New York
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 5th district
In office
March 4, 1861 – March 3, 1863
Preceded byWilliam B. Maclay
Succeeded byFernando Wood
Personal details
Born(1800-03-20)March 20, 1800
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 20, 1872(1872-04-20) (aged 72)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Resting placeGreen-Wood Cemetery, Kings County, New York, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Other political
affiliations
Whig
OccupationBusinessman, cordage manufacturer

William Wall (March 20, 1800 – April 20, 1872) was an American businessman, banker, and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York during the American Civil War.


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