William Bonnifield

William Bonnifield
7th Mayor of Kansas City
In office
1863–1863
Preceded byMilton J. Payne
Succeeded byRobert T. Van Horn
Personal details
Born(1814-09-14)September 14, 1814
Randolph County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedNovember 18, 1875(1875-11-18) (aged 61)
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

William Bonnifield (September 14, 1814 – November 18, 1875), also known as William Bounifield and William Bonnefield, was the mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, elected in 1863, during the American Civil War. However, most of the city council had sided with the South and cut off Bonnifield’s pay. He held office for one month, after which he resigned and moved to Denver, Colorado.