William Jayne
William Jayne | |
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| Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Dakota Territory's at-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1863 – June 17, 1864 | |
| Preceded by | John Todd |
| Succeeded by | John Todd |
| Governor of the Dakota Territory | |
| In office May 27, 1861 – March 4, 1863 | |
| Preceded by | Wilmot Brookings (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Newton Edmunds |
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| Born | William Jayne October 8, 1826 Springfield, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | March 20, 1916 (aged 89) Springfield, Illinois, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Ridge Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Julia Witherbee |
| Education | Illinois College University of Missouri (MD) |
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William A. Jayne (October 8, 1826 – March 20, 1916) was an American politician and physician. He served as Governor of the Dakota Territory and as the territory's delegate to the United States House of Representatives during the American Civil War.
Jayne was born in
Governor of Dakota Territory
. He served from May 27, 1861, until 1863, then as a Delegate to the House of Representatives from March 4, 1863, to June 17, 1864.
Jayne then returned to Springfield and continued the practice of medicine. He was appointed U.S. Pension Agent in 1869 for four years and served three terms as mayor of Springfield beginning in 1876. He also served as Director and Vice President of the First National Bank of Springfield. He resumed the practice of medicine in 1873.
Jayne married Julia Witherbee in 1850 and had six children with her. He died in Springfield and is interred in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield.
References
- United States Congress. "William Jayne (id: J000066)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
External links
- United States Congress. "William Jayne (id: J000066)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- William Jayne at Find a Grave
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