Background
English, William Hayden was born on August 27, 1822 in Lexington, Indiana, United States. Son of Elisha G. and Mahala (Eastin) English.
English, William Hayden was born on August 27, 1822 in Lexington, Indiana, United States. Son of Elisha G. and Mahala (Eastin) English.
Attended Hanover College, 3 years.
Admitted to Indiana bar, 1840. Postmaster Lexington, 1841. Principal clerk Indiana House of Representatives, 1843.
Admitted to Supreme Court of the United States Court Barometer
Clerk United States Senate, 1850. Speaker Indiana House of Representatives, 1851-1852.
Member United States House of Representatives from Indiana, 33d-36th congresses, 1853-1861. Secretary Indiana Constitutional Convention, 1851.
An organizer Indianapolis 1st National Bank (Indiana), 1863, president, until 1877.
Democratic candidate for vice president United States on ticket with Winfield South. Hancock, 1880. Regent Smithsonian Institution. President Indiana History Society.
Member United States House of Representatives from Indiana, 33d-36th congresses, 1853-1861.
Married Emma Mardulia Jackson, 1847, 2 children.