William A. Barstow | |
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3rd Governor of Wisconsin | |
In office January 2, 1854 – March 21, 1856 | |
Lieutenant | James T. Lewis Arthur MacArthur, Sr. |
Preceded by | Leonard J. Farwell |
Succeeded by | Arthur MacArthur, Sr. (acting) Coles Bashford (elected) |
2nd Secretary of State of Wisconsin | |
In office January 7, 1850 – January 5, 1852 | |
Governor | Nelson Dewey |
Preceded by | Thomas McHugh |
Succeeded by | Charles D. Robinson |
Personal details | |
Born | William Augustus Barstow September 13, 1813 Plainfield, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | December 13, 1865 Leavenworth, Kansas, U.S. | (aged 52)
Resting place | Brookmere Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio |
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Relatives | John L. Barstow (1st cousin, once removed) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Brig. General, USV |
Commands | 3rd Reg. Wis. Vol. Cavalry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
William Augustus Barstow (September 13, 1813 – December 13, 1865) was an American businessman, politician, and public administrator. He was the third governor and second Secretary of State of Wisconsin, and served as a Union Army officer during the American Civil War. Before Wisconsin became a state, he was instrumental in the creation of Waukesha County.