William Bingham (Pittsburgh)
William Bingham (1808 – September 15, 1873), served as Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1856 to 1857.
William Bingham | |
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 Portrait of William Bingham, c. 1856–1857 | |
| 21st Mayor of Pittsburgh | |
| In office 1856–1857 | |
| Preceded by | Ferdinand E. Volz |
| Succeeded by | Henry A. Weaver |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1808 |
| Died | September 15, 1873 (aged 64/65) |
| Resting place | Allegheny Cemetery |
Pittsburgh in 1857
William Bingham was born in 1808 and for most of his life was involved in the transportation business. The Bingham Brothers Company was a prosperous firm in the freight delivery industry. The Republican Party was formed in Pittsburgh during Bingham's administration.
Bingham died in 1873.
See also
- List of Mayors of Pittsburgh
References
| Preceded by Ferdinand E. Volz |
Mayor of Pittsburgh 1856–1857 |
Succeeded by Henry A. Weaver |
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