William B. Zinn
William B. Zinn | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Preston County, Virginia district | |
| In office December 1, 1823 – November 28, 1824 Serving with William Sigler | |
| Preceded by | John Fairfax |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Jeffries, Sr. |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Preston County, Virginia district | |
| In office December 4, 1826 – December 6, 1829 Serving with William Carroll Benjamin Shaw Guy R.C. Allen | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Jeffries, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Shaw |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Preston County, Virginia district | |
| In office December 6, 1830 – December 2, 1832 | |
| Preceded by | Guy R.C. Allen |
| Succeeded by | William Gay Brown, Sr. |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Preston County, Virginia district | |
| In office January 12, 1852 – December 3, 1855 Serving with John Scott John A.F. Martin | |
| Preceded by | Buckner Fairfax |
| Succeeded by | E.T. Brandon |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Preston County, Virginia district | |
| In office 1863–1865 Serving with Charles Hooten | |
| Preceded by | n/a |
| Succeeded by | n/a |
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the Preston County district | |
| In office January 16, 1866 – January 14, 1867 | |
| Preceded by | William H. King |
| Succeeded by | Joseph H. Gibson |
| Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 15, 1867 – January 18, 1869 | |
| Preceded by | John S. Burdett |
| Succeeded by | Jesse H. Cather |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 6, 1795 Gladeville, Preston County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | February 20, 1875 Kingwood, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Occupation | farmer, miller, soldier, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Virginia Militia |
| Rank | Major |
William B. Zinn (December 6, 1795 – February 20, 1875) was a nineteenth-century farmer, mill-owner, militia leader and politician, who ultimately freed his slaves and became one of the founders of the State of West Virginia.