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William McSherry | |
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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 by | Alexander McClure |
Succeeded by | George Hough Bucher |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from Adams County | |
In office 1848–1851 | |
Personal details | |
Born | April 14, 1821 Littlestown, Pennsylvania |
Died | January 10, 1899 Littlestown, Pennsylvania | (aged 77)
Political party | Democrat Whig |
Spouse(s) | Eliza Thompson McSherry (d.1866) Sarah A. Buddy McSherry |
Children | 13 |
Alma mater | Mount St. Mary's College |
Occupation | Lawyer |
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]