William Millward

William Millward (June 30, 1822 – November 28, 1871) was an American politician who served as a Whig member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district from 1855 to 1857, and as a Republican member for Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district from 1859 to 1861. He served as marshal for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania from 1861 to 1865 and as Director of the United States Mint from October 1866 to April 1867.

Early life and education Millward was born on June 30, 1822, in the Northern Liberties neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended the public schools and was engaged in the manufacture of leather.

Career He was elected as a Whig Party candidate to the Thirty-fourth Congress, and served as United States representative from Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district from March 4, 1855, to March 4, 1857. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1856, but was elected as a Republican in 1858 and served as U.S. representative from Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district from March 4, 1859, to March 4, 1861. During that term, he was chairman of the United States House Committee on Patents. He was involved in the Marshal's sale of the British brig Ariel which was captured by the Atlantic Blockading Squadron during the American Civil War and sold at auction.

He was appointed Director of the United States Mint in September 1866 by President Andrew Johnson, however his appointment was not confirmed by the United States Senate and he served only six months from October 1866 to April 1867.

Millward died in Kirkwood, Delaware, on November 28, 1871