William Radford
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
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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