William Barnum
William Barnum | |
|---|---|
Barnum, 1860–1875 | |
| Chair of the Democratic National Committee | |
| In office March 4, 1877 – April 30, 1889 | |
| Preceded by | Abram Hewitt |
| Succeeded by | Calvin S. Brice |
| United States Senator from Connecticut | |
| In office May 18, 1876 – March 3, 1879 | |
| Preceded by | James E. English |
| Succeeded by | Orville H. Platt |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 4th district | |
| In office March 4, 1867 – May 18, 1876 | |
| Preceded by | John Henry Hubbard |
| Succeeded by | Levi Warner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Henry Barnum September 17, 1818 Berkshire County, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | April 30, 1889 (aged 70) Lime Rock, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Charlotte Anne Burrell |
| Relations | P.T. Barnum (third cousin) |
William Henry Barnum (September 17, 1818 – April 30, 1889) was an American politician, serving as a state representative, congressman, U.S. senator, and finally as chairman of the Democratic National Committee. He was also known as "Seven Mule Barnum".