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William Doan

1792 – 1847

American politician

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Lived 1792 – 1847 (aged 55). William Doan was an American politician.

William Doan (April 4, 1792 – June 22, 1847) was a U.S. representative from Ohio for two terms from 1839 to 1843.

Biography Born in the District of Maine (then a part of the state of Massachusetts), Doan attended the common schools. He moved with his parents in 1812 to Ohio and settled near Lindale, Clermont County. He studied medicine at New Richmond and commenced practice in 1818 at Withamsville, Clermont County. He graduated from the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati in 1827. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1831 and 1832. He served in the State senate in 1833 and 1834.

Congress Doan was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-sixth and Twenty-seventh Congresses (March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1843). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1842. He resumed the practice of medicine.

Death He died in Withamsville, Ohio, June 22, 1847. He was interred in Union Township (Mount Moriah) Cemetery, Tobasco, Ohio.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
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Education
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Positions held
United States representative, Ohio state representative, Member of the State Senate of Ohio

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Doan?

American politician (1792-1847)

When was William Doan born?

William Doan was born on 4 April 1792 in Maine.

When did William Doan die?

William Doan died on 22 June 1847 in Withamsville.

What was William Doan's occupation?

William Doan was a politician.

What nationality was William Doan?

William Doan was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Doan

· Wikidata: Q8007861

· DBpedia: William Doan

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