William Fithian | |
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| Member of the Illinois Senate from the Vermilion County district | |
| In office 1838–1846 | |
| Preceded by | John W. Vance |
| Succeeded by | Josiah McRoberts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 7, 1799 Cincinnati, Ohio, US |
| Died | April 5, 1890 (aged 90) |
| Political party | Whig Party Republican |
| Residence | Danville, Illinois |
| Profession | Physician |
William Fithian (April 7, 1799 – April 5, 1890) was an American physician and politician reputedly born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Moving to Danville, Illinois after success in medicine, he became a supporter of the Whig Party. Fithian served in the Illinois General Assembly for ten years, mostly in the Senate. A supporter of Abraham Lincoln, Fithian was appointed a Provost Marshal for the Civil War.