Bigler, William , 1814-1880
Dates
- Existence: 1814 - 1880
Biography
William Bigler (January 1, 1814 – August 9, 1880) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Democrat as the 12th Governor of Pennsylvania from 1852 to 1855 and as a member of the United States Senate for Pennsylvania from 1856 to 1861. His older brother, John Bigler, was elected governor of California during the same period.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
William Bigler letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 852408
Webster Mss 852408
Date(s):
1852-07-08
Scope and Contents
Letter from William Bigler in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to daniel Webster, requesting a letter of introduction for Colonel John J. McCahen who will go to Europe to negotiate a loan for Pennsylvania.