William McWillie
Former Governor of Mississippi
William McWillie was the twenty-second governor of Mississippi from 1857 to 1859. He was a Democrat. McWillie was the last Governor of Mississippi prior to the outbreak of the American Civil War. Wikipedia
Born: November 17, 1795, Camden, SC
Died: March 3, 1869 (age 73 years), Madison County, MS
Children: Adam McWillie
Grandchild: Henrietta McWillie Nelson
Great grandchild: William Shannon Nelson
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Governor of Mississippi (1857–1859) and Representative (1849–1851)
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