William G. Crosby

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William G. Crosby (September 10, 1805 - March 21, 1881) was an American politician and a former Governor of Maine.

1 Early life
2 Politics
3 Later years
4 Sources

[edit] Early life

Crosby was born in Belfast, Maine on September 10, 1805. He studied at Belfast Academy. He graduated from Bowdoin College in 1823. He then studied law. He had a successful career as a lawyer.

[edit] Politics

Crosby served as delegate to the Whig National Convention that nominated Henry Clay for President of the United States. He became Governor of Maine in 1853. During his term, Maine continued to grow. He left office on January 3, 1855.

[edit] Later years

After leaving the office, he served as a trustee for Bowdoin College. He also served as a member of the Maine Historical Society. He died on March 21, 1881.

[edit] Sources

Sobel, Robert and John Raimo. Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789-1978. Greenwood Press, 1988. ISBN 0-313-28093-2

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