William Cannon | |
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| 40th Governor of Delaware | |
| In office January 20, 1863 – March 1, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | William Burton |
| Succeeded by | Gove Saulsbury |
| Member of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
| In office January 6, 1845 – January 6, 1849 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 15, 1809 Bridgeville, Delaware, U.S. |
| Died | March 1, 1865 (aged 55) Bridgeville, Delaware, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic Republican |
| Spouse | Margaret Ann Barker |
| Children | Philip L. Cannon |
| Occupation | Merchant |
William Cannon (March 15, 1809 – March 1, 1865) was an American merchant and politician from Bridgeville, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party and later the Republican Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as Governor of Delaware during much of the Civil War.