William Stanbery
American politician (1788–1823)
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William Stanbery (August 10, 1788 – January 23, 1873) was an American attorney and politician who was a U.S. representative from Ohio from 1827 to 1833.
William Stanbery | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 8th district | |
| In office October 9, 1827 – March 3, 1833 | |
| Preceded by | William Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Jeremiah McLene |
| Member of the Ohio Senate | |
| In office 1824–1825 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 10, 1788 |
| Died | January 23, 1873 (aged 84) |
| Party | Jacksonian (Before 1827) Anti-Jacksonian (1824–1834) |
| Relatives | Henry Stanbery (brother) |
U.S. House of Representatives
Stanbery was elected a Jacksonian to the United States House of Representatives in 1827 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William Wilson. He was reelected as a Jacksonian in 1828 and as an Anti-Jacksonian in 1830.
He was caned by Sam Houston on Pennsylvania Avenue. Houston was reprimanded in the House of Representatives.[1]
Personal life
Stanbery was married to Mary Shipley of New York City on June 14, 1809, in New York City. They had seven children.
Stanbery's half-brother, Henry Stanbery, was United States Attorney General under Andrew Johnson and resigned to defend Johnson during his impeachment trial.[2][3]
