Willard P. Hall
American lawyer and politician (1820–1882) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the Governor of Missouri. For the politician from Delaware, see Willard Hall.
William Willard Preble Hall (May 9, 1820 – November 2, 1882) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as the 17th Governor of Missouri from 1864 to 1865 during the last years of the American Civil War.
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Willard Preble Hall | |
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Governor of Missouri | |
In office January 31, 1864 – January 2, 1865 | |
Lieutenant | Vacant |
Preceded by | Hamilton Rowan Gamble |
Succeeded by | Thomas Clement Fletcher |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 4th district | |
In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1853 | |
Preceded by | none |
Succeeded by | Mordecai Oliver |
Lieutenant Governor of Missouri | |
In office 1861–1864 | |
Governor | Hamilton Rowan Gamble |
Preceded by | Thomas Caute Reynolds |
Succeeded by | George Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | (1820-05-09)May 9, 1820 Harpers Ferry, Virginia |
Died | November 2, 1882(1882-11-02) (aged 62) St. Joseph, Missouri |
Political party | Republican |
Residence(s) | St. Joseph, Missouri |
Alma mater | Yale College |
Profession | lawyer |
Military service | |
Branch/service | First Missouri Cavalry Regiment |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War |
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