About William Creighton
Lived 1778 – 1851 (aged 72). William Creighton was an American politician, judge and lawyer.
William Creighton Jr. (October 29, 1778 – October 1, 1851) was an American politician, state official, and judge who served as the first Ohio secretary of state, a United States representative from Ohio and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Ohio.
Education and career
Born on October 29, 1778, in Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia), Creighton graduated from Dickinson College in 1795 and read law in 1798. He again resumed private practice in Chillicothe from 1811 to 1812.
Family
Creighton had married Elizabeth Meade in September 1805, and they had six daughters and three sons.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Creighton?
United States federal judge (1778-1851)
When was William Creighton born?
William Creighton was born on 29 October 1778 in Berkeley County.
When did William Creighton die?
William Creighton died on 1 October 1851 in Chillicothe.
What was William Creighton's occupation?
William Creighton was a politician, judge and lawyer.
What nationality was William Creighton?
William Creighton was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: William Creighton
· DBpedia: William Creighton Jr.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Creighton. https://biography.guide/william-creighton/
MLA: "William Creighton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-creighton/.
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