William Pennington

William Pennington
23rd Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
In office
February 1, 1860 – March 3, 1861
Preceded byJames L. Orr
Succeeded byGalusha A. Grow
Leader of the House Republican Conference
In office
February 1, 1860 – March 3, 1861
Preceded byOffice Established
Succeeded byGalusha A. Grow
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Jersey's 5th district
In office
March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861
Preceded byJacob R. Wortendyke
Succeeded byNehemiah Perry
13th Governor of New Jersey
In office
October 27, 1837 – October 27, 1843
Preceded byPhilemon Dickerson
Succeeded byDaniel Haines
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly
In office
1828
Personal details
Born(1796-05-04)May 4, 1796
Newark, New Jersey
DiedFebruary 16, 1862(1862-02-16) (aged 65)
Newark, New Jersey
Political partyRepublican
Alma materPrinceton College
ProfessionLaw
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William Pennington (May 4, 1796 – February 16, 1862) was an American politician and lawyer. He was the 13th governor of New Jersey from 1837 to 1843. He served one term in the United States House of Representatives, during which he served as Speaker of the House from 1860 to 1861.