William Henry Bissell
Former Governor of Illinois
William Henry Bissell was the 11th Governor of the U.S. state of Illinois from 1857 until his death. He was one of the first successful Republican Party candidates in the U.S., winning the election of 1856 just two years after the founding of his... Wikipedia
Born: April 25, 1811, Hartwick, NY
Died: March 18, 1860 (age 48 years), Springfield, IL
Party: Democratic Party
Place of burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL
Previous offices: Governor of Illinois (1857–1860), Representative (1853–1855), Representative (1849–1853), and more
Education: Transylvania University