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William Radford

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Born: June 24, 1814

Birthplace: Poughkeepsie, New York

Father: Nathaniel Radford 1780 – 1839

Mother: Sarah Barton 1778 – 1854

Wife: Sarah E. R. Baker 1817 – 1845
(Buried: Presbyterian Church Burial Grounds, Westfield, New Jersey)​

Political Party: Democratic Party

Occupation before War:


1829 – 1863: Mercantile Businessman in New York City, New York​

Civil War Career:

1863 – 1867: United States Congressman from New York
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1863 – 1865: Member of House Public Buildings and Grounds Committee​
1865 – 1867: Ranking Member of House Pacific Railroad Committee​
1865 – 1867: Member of House Elections Committee​
1865: Voted against the 13th​ Amendment to U.S. Constitution.​

Occupation after War:

1866: Unsuccessful Candidate for reelection to U.S. Congress.​
1867 – 1870: Mercantile Businessman in New York City, New York​

Died: January 18, 1870

Place of Death: Yonkers, New York

Cause of Death: Heart Disease

Age at time of Death: 55 years old

Burial Place: Presbyterian Church Burial Grounds, Westfield, New Jersey
 
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