William Burton (governor)

William Burton
39th Governor of Delaware
In office
January 18, 1859 – January 20, 1863
Preceded byPeter F. Causey
Succeeded byWilliam Cannon
Personal details
Born(1789-10-16)October 16, 1789
Sussex County, Delaware
DiedAugust 5, 1866(1866-08-05) (aged 76)
Milford, Delaware
PartyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Eliza Sorden
Ann C. Hill
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania
ProfessionPhysician
Signature
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William Burton (October 16, 1789 – August 5, 1866) was an American physician and politician from Milford, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served as Governor of Delaware.

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