William A. Wallace
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| William Andrew Wallace | |
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| United States Senator from Pennsylvania |
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| In office March 4, 1875 – March 4, 1881 |
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| Preceded by | John Scott |
| Succeeded by | John I. Mitchell |
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| Born | November 28, 1827 Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | May 22, 1896 (aged 68) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
William Andrew Wallace (November 28, 1827 – May 22, 1896)[1] was an American lawyer and Democratic party politician from Clearfield, Pennsylvania. He served in the Pennsylvania State Senate and was its speaker in 1871. He represented Pennsylvania in the United States Senate from 1875 to 1881.
After his U.S. Senate service Wallace was returned to the state senate. In later years he became interested in developing local coal resources and headed the Beech Creek Railroad.
Wallace died while was in New York City on business in 1896. He was returned to Clearfield and buried in the Hillcrest Cemetery.
External links [edit]
- William A. Wallace at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- William A. Wallace at Find a Grave
References [edit]
- ^ Wallace, William A. (1896). Memorial addresses on the life and character of William A. Wallace. Pennsylvania State University. p. 66.
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| Preceded by John Scott |
United States Senator (Class 1) from Pennsylvania March 4, 1875 – March 4, 1881 Served alongside: Simon Cameron and J. Donald Cameron |
Succeeded by John I. Mitchell |
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