Peter G. Van Winkle
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"Senator Van Winkle" redirects here. For the New Jersey state senate member, see Winant Van Winkle.
Peter Godwin Van Winkle (September 7, 1808 ā April 15, 1872) was an American lawyer, businessman and politician. For many years a leading officer of the Northwestern Virginia Railroad, he became one of the founders of West Virginia and a United States senator.[1]
Quick Facts United States Senator from West Virginia, Preceded by ...
Peter G. Van Winkle | |
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United States Senator from West Virginia | |
In office August 4, 1863 ā March 3, 1869 | |
Preceded by | office established |
Succeeded by | Arthur I. Boreman |
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates | |
In office 1863 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1808-09-07)September 7, 1808 New York City, US |
Died | April 15, 1872(1872-04-15) (aged 63) Parkersburg, West Virginia, US |
Political party | Unionist |
Other political affiliations | Republican |
Spouse | Julia Rathbone |
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