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William Harrison Dimmick

1815 – 1861

American politician

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Lived 1815 – 1861 (aged 45). William Harrison Dimmick was an American politician and lawyer.

William Harrison Dimmick (December 20, 1815 – August 2, 1861) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district from 1857 to 1861.

Biography William H. Dimmick (brother of Milo Melankthon Dimmick) was born in Milford, Pennsylvania, the son of Dan Dimmick, a lawyer and Jane, daughter of Jacobus Josephus Aerts, also known as Dr. Francis J. Smith. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1835 and commenced practice in Bethany, Pennsylvania. He moved to Honesdale, Pennsylvania, in 1842 and continued the practice of law. He served as prosecuting attorney of Wayne County, Pennsylvania, in 1836 and 1837. He was a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 10th district from 1845 to 1846.

Dimmick was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-fifth and Thirty-sixth Congresses. He resumed the practice of law and died in Honesdale in 1861. Interment in Glen Dyberry Cemetery.

Dimmick's law partner was his younger cousin Samuel E. Dimmick, whom he trained in law. The two cousins ran as opponents in the 1856 election.

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United States representative, Member of the Pennsylvania State Senate

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Who was William Harrison Dimmick?

American politician (1815–1861)

When was William Harrison Dimmick born?

William Harrison Dimmick was born on 20 December 1815 in Milford.

When did William Harrison Dimmick die?

William Harrison Dimmick died on 2 August 1861 in Honesdale.

What was William Harrison Dimmick's occupation?

William Harrison Dimmick was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was William Harrison Dimmick?

William Harrison Dimmick was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Harrison Dimmick

· Wikidata: Q8010946

· DBpedia: William H. Dimmick

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