William Woodbridge

William Woodbridge (August 20, 1780 – October 20, 1861) was a U.S. statesman in the states of Ohio and Michigan and in the Michigan Territory prior to statehood. He served as the second Governor of Michigan and a United States Senator from Michigan.

Read more about William Woodbridge:  Early Life in Connecticut and Politics in Ohio, Politics in Michigan Territory, Politics and Governorship in The State of Michigan, Retirement and Death

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