William Prince (politician)

William Prince (1772 – September 8, 1824) was a U.S. representative from Indiana.^[1]

William Prince
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 1st district
In office March 4, 1823 – September 8, 1824
Preceded by	District created
Succeeded by	Jacob Call
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the ? district
In office 1821–1822
Member of the Indiana Senate
In office 1816–1816
Personal details
Born	1772 Ireland
Died	September 8, 1824(1824-09-08) (aged 51–52) Indiana, U.S.
Political party	Democratic-Republican
Military service
Branch/service	U.S. Army
Years of service	1811
Rank	Captain
Battles/wars	Battle of Tippecanoe

Born in Ireland in 1772, Prince immigrated to the United States in 1796 and settled in Indiana. He studied law. He served as Commissioner for Gibson County, Indiana, and drew the winning lot to become the county seat's namesake in 1814. Prince served in the Indiana Territorial Council. He then served as territorial auditor. He served in the State senate in 1816. Prince also served as state circuit judge. He served as delegate to the State constitutional convention in 1816. He served as captain in the Battle of Tippecanoe. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1821 and 1822. He was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Eighteenth Congress and served from March 4, 1823, until his death near Princeton, Indiana, September 8, 1824. He was interred in the Old Cemetery, near Princeton.

Princeton, Indiana is named for him.

See also

• List of members of the United States Congress who died in office (1790–1899)