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William G. Whiteley | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Delaware's at-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1857 – March 3, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | Elisha D. Cullen |
| Succeeded by | George P. Fisher |
| 20th Mayor of Wilmington, Delaware | |
| In office 1875–1878 | |
| Preceded by | Joshua Simms |
| Succeeded by | John P. Allmond |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 7, 1819 Newark, Delaware |
| Died | April 23, 1886 (aged 66) Wilmington, Delaware |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Wilmington, Delaware |
| Alma mater | Princeton College |
| Profession | Lawyer |
William Gustavus Whiteley (August 7, 1819 – April 23, 1886) was an American lawyer and politician from Wilmington, in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as U.S. Representative from Delaware, Mayor of Wilmington, and Associate Judge of the Superior Court of Delaware.