About William S. Derrick
Lived 1802 – 1852 (aged 49). William S. Derrick was an American politician.
William Sharples Derrick (July 31, 1802 – May 15, 1852) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He held the post of Chief Clerk of the U.S. State Department four distinct times in the 1840s and 1850s. He held the post of Secretary of State ad interim for three days in 1843 (June 21 to June 23).
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Who was William S. Derrick?
American politician
When was William S. Derrick born?
William S. Derrick was born on 31 July 1802 in West Chester.
When did William S. Derrick die?
William S. Derrick died on 15 May 1852.
What was William S. Derrick's occupation?
William S. Derrick was a politician.
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William S. Derrick was American.
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