William Pennington

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William Pennington
23rd Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
In office February 1, 1860 – March 3, 1861
Preceded by	James L. Orr
Succeeded by	Galusha A. Grow
Leader of the House Republican Conference
In office February 1, 1860 – March 3, 1861
Preceded by	Office Established
Succeeded by	Galusha A. Grow
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 5th district
In office March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861
Preceded by	Jacob R. Wortendyke
Succeeded by	Nehemiah Perry
13th Governor of New Jersey
In office October 27, 1837 – October 27, 1843
Preceded by	Philemon Dickerson
Succeeded by	Daniel Haines
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly
In office 1828
Personal details
Born	(1796-05-04)May 4, 1796 Newark, New Jersey
Died	February 16, 1862(1862-02-16) (aged 65) Newark, New Jersey
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Princeton College
Profession	Law
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William Pennington (May 4, 1796 – February 16, 1862) was an American politician and lawyer. He was the 13th governor of New Jersey from 1837 to 1843. He served one term in the United States House of Representatives, during which he served as Speaker of the House from 1860 to 1861.