William W. Braden
William W. Braden | |
|---|---|
| 4th Auditor of Minnesota | |
| In office January 10, 1882 – January 1891 | |
| Governor | Lucius Frederick Hubbard Andrew Ryan McGill William Rush Merriam |
| Preceded by | Orlan P. Whitcomb |
| Succeeded by | Adolph Biermann |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
| In office January 8, 1867 – January 4, 1869 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 3, 1837 Iberia, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | March 11, 1897 (aged 59) California, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Occupation | Politician, farmer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States (Union) |
| Branch/service | United States Army (Union army) |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 6th Minnesota Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War American Indian Wars |
William W. "W.W." Braden (December 3, 1837 – March 11, 1897) was an American politician and farmer who served as the fourth state auditor of Minnesota from 1882 to 1891 as a member of the Republican Party. He previously served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1867 to 1869, representing the 14th electoral district in the 9th and 10th sessions of the Minnesota Legislature. Braden was also an unsuccessful candidate for governor of Minnesota in 1890.