Peter G. Van Winkle | |
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| United States Senator from West Virginia | |
| In office August 4, 1863 – March 3, 1869 | |
| Preceded by | office established |
| Succeeded by | Arthur I. Boreman |
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office 1863 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 7, 1808 New York City, US |
| Died | April 15, 1872 (aged 63) Parkersburg, West Virginia, US |
| Political party | Union |
| Other political affiliations | Republican |
| Spouse | Julia Rathbone |
Peter Godwin Van Winkle (September 7, 1808 – April 15, 1872) was an American lawyer, businessman and politician. For many years a leading officer of the Northwestern Virginia Railroad, he became one of the founders of West Virginia and a United States senator.[1]
- ^ Otis K. Rice, West Virginia: The State and its People (Parson, West Virginia: McClain Printing Co, 1972) pp.201-203