Wilson S. Bissell
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| Wilson S. Bissell | |
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| In office 1893 – 1895 |
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| Preceded by | John Wanamaker |
| Succeeded by | William L. Wilson |
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| Born | December 31, 1847 New London, New York, USA |
| Died | October 6, 1903 Buffalo, New York, USA |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
Wilson Shannon Bissell (born December 31, 1847, New London, New York - died October 6, 1903, in Buffalo, New York) was an American politician from Buffalo, New York.
From 1873 to 1882 he was a law partner of future President Grover Cleveland. Bissell entered Democratic Party politics as a candidate for Presidential Elector in 1888.
He served as Postmaster General under Cleveland from 1893-1895. In 1896 he was a delegate to the 1896 Democratic National Convention.
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| Preceded by John Wanamaker |
United States Postmaster General 1893 – 1895 |
Succeeded by William L. Wilson |
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