William McSherry (Pennsylvania politician)

William McSherry
Senate Portrait
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 20th district
In office
1872–1874
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 19th district
In office
1865–1866
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 18th district
In office
1863–1864
Preceded byAlexander McClure
Succeeded byGeorge Hough Bucher
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from Adams County
In office
1848–1851
Personal details
BornApril 14, 1821
Littlestown, Pennsylvania
DiedJanuary 10, 1899(1899-01-10) (aged 77)
Littlestown, Pennsylvania
Political partyDemocrat
Whig
Spouse(s)Eliza Thompson McSherry (d.1866)
Sarah A. Buddy McSherry
Children13
Alma materMount St. Mary's College
OccupationLawyer

William McSherry (1821-1899) was an American politician who represented Adams County, Pennsylvania in both the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and the Pennsylvania State Senate, initially as a Whig before transitioning to the Democratic party.[1][2]

  1. ^ "William McSherry". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  2. ^ "William McSherry". Pennsylvania State Senate. Retrieved 14 November 2023.