William Cortenus Schenck | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the Hamilton and other counties district | |
| In office December 5, 1803 – December 2, 1804 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Dunlavy Jeremiah Morrow John Paul Daniel Symmes |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Symmes Cornelius Snider |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 11, 1773 Freehold, New Jersey |
| Died | January 12, 1821 (aged 48) Columbus, Ohio |
| Resting place | Woodhill cemetery, Franklin, Ohio |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Rogers |
| Children | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
William Cortenus Schenck (1773–1821) was a pioneer surveyor, militia general and legislator. Two of his sons were prominent military men.