William Barnes Sr.

William Barnes Sr.
From 1906's Golden Jubilee of the Republican Party
Superintendent of the New York State Department of Insurance
In office
January 12, 1860 – February 5, 1870
Preceded byNone (position created)
Succeeded byGeorge W. Miller
Personal details
Born(1824-05-25)May 25, 1824
Pompey, New York
DiedFebruary 22, 1913(1913-02-22) (aged 88)
Nantucket, Massachusetts
Resting placeAlbany Rural Cemetery,
Menands, New York
Political partyRepublican (from 1854)
Other political
affiliations
Democratic (before 1843)
Liberty (1843–1848)
Free Soil (1848–1854)
Spouse(s)Emily Weed (m. 1849–1889, her death)
Elizabeth Balmer Williams (m. 1891–1913, his death)
RelationsThurlow Weed (father-in-law)
Children5 (including Catherine and William
EducationManlius Academy,
Manlius, New York
ProfessionAttorney
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William Barnes Sr. (May 25, 1824 – February 22, 1913) was an American attorney, author and government official from Albany, New York. He was an anti-slavery activist and a founder of the Republican Party. Barnes served as New York's first state Superintendent of Insurance, and held the office from 1860 to 1870. The works he authored included 1904's Semi-centennial of the Republican Party. He was the son-in-law of Thurlow Weed and the father of Catherine Weed Barnes and William Barnes Jr.