Peter G. Van Winkle

"Senator Van Winkle" redirects here. For the New Jersey state senate member, see Winant Van Winkle.
In this Dutch name, the surname is Van Winkle, not Winkle.
Peter G. Van Winkle
United States Senator
from West Virginia
In office
August 4, 1863 – March 3, 1869
Preceded byoffice established
Succeeded byArthur I. Boreman
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates
In office
1863
Personal details
Born(1808-09-07)September 7, 1808
New York City, US
DiedApril 15, 1872(1872-04-15) (aged 63)
Parkersburg, West Virginia, US
PartyUnion
Other political
affiliations		Republican
SpouseJulia Rathbone
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Peter Godwin Van Winkle (September 7, 1808 – April 15, 1872) was an American lawyer, businessman, and politician. A prominent officer of the Northwestern Virginia Railroad for many years, he became one of the founders of West Virginia and later served as a United States senator.

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