William A. Buckingham

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William A. Buckingham
41st Governor of Connecticut
In office
May 5, 1858 – May 2, 1866
LieutenantJulius Catlin
Benjamin Douglas
Roger Averill
Preceded byAlexander H. Holley
Succeeded byJoseph R. Hawley
United States Senator
from Connecticut
In office
March 4, 1869 – February 5, 1875
Preceded byJames Dixon
Succeeded byWilliam W. Eaton
Personal details
BornMay 28, 1804
Lebanon, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedFebruary 5, 1875(1875-02-05) (aged 70)
Norwich, Connecticut, U.S.
Resting placeYantic Cemetery, Norwich
PartyRepublican
National Union (1864-1866)
SpouseEliza Ripley Buckingham
Children2
ProfessionManufacturer, politician

William Alfred Buckingham (May 28, 1804 – February 5, 1875) was an American politician who served as the governor of Connecticut during the Civil War and later as a United States senator.

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