William A. Buckingham

William A. Buckingham
41st Governor of Connecticut
In office
May 5, 1858  May 2, 1866
LieutenantJulius Catlin
Benjamin Douglas
Roger Averill
Preceded byAlexander H. Holley
Succeeded byJoseph R. Hawley
United States Senator
from Connecticut
In office
March 4, 1869  February 5, 1875
Preceded byJames Dixon
Succeeded byWilliam W. Eaton
Personal details
BornMay 28, 1804
Lebanon, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedFebruary 5, 1875(1875-02-05) (aged 70)
Norwich, Connecticut, U.S.
Resting placeYantic Cemetery, Norwich
Political partyRepublican
National Union (1864-1866)
SpouseEliza Ripley Buckingham
Children2
ProfessionManufacturer, politician

William Alfred Buckingham (May 28, 1804 – February 5, 1875) was an American politician who served as the governor of Connecticut during the Civil War and later as a United States senator.