William Burton (governor)
William Burton | |
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| 39th Governor of Delaware | |
| In office January 18, 1859 – January 20, 1863 | |
| Preceded by | Peter F. Causey |
| Succeeded by | William Cannon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 16, 1789 Sussex County, Delaware |
| Died | August 5, 1866 (aged 76) Milford, Delaware |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Eliza Sorden Ann C. Hill |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Profession | Physician |
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William Burton (October 16, 1789 – August 5, 1866) was an American physician and politician from Milford, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served as Governor of Delaware.