William Beidelman
Second Lieutenant William Beidelman | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Mayor of Easton, Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1890–1894 | |
| Preceded by | Charles F. Chidsey |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Rush Field |
| Solicitor of Easton Borough | |
| In office 1885–1887 | |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 18th district | |
| In office 1879–1882 | |
| Preceded by | David Engleman |
| Succeeded by | Jeremiah S. Hess |
| Northampton County, Pennsylvania District Attorney | |
| In office 1871–1874 | |
| Northampton County Deputy Sheriff | |
| In office 1865–1867 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 17, 1840 Lower Saucon Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | February 1, 1903 (aged 63) Easton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Mary Slator |
| Alma mater | Troy University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Albany Law School |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Union (American Civil War) |
| Years of service | April 18, 1861–July 24, 1863 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
William Beidelman (1840-1903) was an American politician from the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. He served in the Union Army during the American Civil War and saw combat at the Battle of Gettysburg, which was the war's turning point in the Union's favor but also its bloodiest battle.
After the end of the Civil War, Beidelman served in various Northampton County offices prior to his election as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania State Senate. He also served as the second mayor of Easton, Pennsylvania.