William F. Packer

William Fisher Packer
14th Governor of Pennsylvania
In office
January 19, 1858 – January 15, 1861
Preceded byJames Pollock
Succeeded byAndrew Gregg Curtin
7th Auditor General of Pennsylvania
In office
1842–1845
GovernorDavid R. Porter
Preceded byGeorge R. Espy
Succeeded byJohn N. Purviance
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
In office
1847
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 12th district
In office
1851–1852
Preceded byHenry Fulton
Succeeded byJacob Samils Haldeman
Personal details
BornApril 2, 1807
Howard, Pennsylvania, US
DiedSeptember 27, 1870(1870-09-27) (aged 63)
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, US
PartyDemocratic
SpouseMary W. Vanderbilt (m. 1829–?)
Children10
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William Fisher Packer (April 2, 1807 – September 27, 1870) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as the 14th governor of Pennsylvania from 1858 to 1861.

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