William Barnum

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William Barnum
Chair of the Democratic National Committee
In office March 4, 1877 – April 30, 1889
Preceded by	Abram Hewitt
Succeeded by	Calvin S. Brice
United States Senator from Connecticut
In office May 18, 1876 – March 3, 1879
Preceded by	James E. English
Succeeded by	Orville H. Platt
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 4th district
In office March 4, 1867 – May 18, 1876
Preceded by	John Henry Hubbard
Succeeded by	Levi Warner
Personal details
Born	(1818-09-17)September 17, 1818 Boston Corners, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	April 30, 1889(1889-04-30) (aged 70) Lime Rock, Connecticut, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Charlotte Anne Burrell

William Henry Barnum (September 17, 1818 – April 30, 1889) was an American politician, serving as a state representative, congressman, U.S. senator, and finally as chairman of the Democratic National Committee. He was also known as "Seven Mule Barnum".