William Bingham (Pittsburgh)
This article is about the Pittsburgh mayor. For the Philadelphia statesman, see William Bingham.
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 |
William Bingham (1808 – September 15, 1873), served as Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1856 to 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.
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Preceded by Ferdinand E. Volz |
Mayor of Pittsburgh 1856–1857 |
Succeeded by Henry A. Weaver |
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