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William Prince

1772 – 1824

American politician

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Lived 1772 – 1824 (aged 51–52). William Prince was an American politician, lawyer and judge.

William Prince (1772 – September 8, 1824) was a U.S. representative from Indiana.

Born in Ireland in 1772, Prince immigrated to the United States in 1796 and settled in Indiana. He studied law. He served as Commissioner for Gibson County, Indiana, and drew the winning lot to become the county seat's namesake in 1814. Prince served in the Indiana Territorial Council. He then served as territorial auditor. He served in the State senate in 1816. Prince also served as state circuit judge. He served as delegate to the State constitutional convention in 1816. He served as captain in the Battle of Tippecanoe. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1821 and 1822. He was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Eighteenth Congress and served from March 4, 1823, until his death near Princeton, Indiana, September 8, 1824. He was interred in the Old Cemetery, near Princeton.

Princeton, Indiana is named for him.

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Important facts

Born
1772, Kingdom of Ireland
Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the Indiana House of Representatives, Member of the State Senate of Indiana

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Prince's

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Prince?

American politician (1772-1824)

When was William Prince born?

William Prince was born in 1772 in Kingdom of Ireland.

When did William Prince die?

William Prince died on 8 September 1824.

What was William Prince's occupation?

William Prince was a politician, lawyer and judge.

What nationality was William Prince?

William Prince was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Prince

· Wikidata: Q120055

· DBpedia: William Prince (politician)

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