William Piper
William Piper (born January 1, 1774 in Everett , Province of Pennsylvania , † 1852 in Hopewell , Pennsylvania ) was an American politician . Between 1811 and 1817 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
Nothing is known about William Piper's youth and schooling, or about his professional career beyond politics. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Senate in the early 19th century . During the British-American War of 1812 he commanded a regiment. After the war he was adjutant general in command of the Pennsylvania State Militia.
In the congressional election of 1810 , Piper was elected as a candidate for the Democratic Republican Party in the seventh constituency of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC , where he succeeded John Rea on March 4, 1811 . After two re-elections, he was able to complete three legislative terms in Congress by March 3, 1817 . Since 1813 he represented the eighth district of his state there.
After the end of his time in the US House of Representatives, William Piper no longer appeared politically. He died on his Hopewell farm in 1852.
Web links
- William Piper in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
- William Piper in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| John Rea |
United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (7th constituency) March 4, 1811 - March 3, 1813 |
John M. Hyneman |
| William Findley | United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (8th constituency) March 4, 1813 - March 3, 1817 |
Alexander Ogle |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Piper, William |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 1, 1774 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Everett , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1852 |
| Place of death | Hopewell , Pennsylvania |