Background
Bissell, William Henry was born on April 25, 1811 in Hartwick, New York, United States. Son of Luther and Hannah Bissell.
congressman governor of Illinois
Bissell, William Henry was born on April 25, 1811 in Hartwick, New York, United States. Son of Luther and Hannah Bissell.
Graduate Jefferson Medical College, 1835. Attended Lexington (Kentucky) Law School.
M. Illinois Legislature, 1840. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1843. Prosecuting attorney Saint Claire County (Illinois), 1844.
Commissioned colonel 2d Illinois Volunteers during Mexican War, served in Battle of Buena Vista, 1847.
Member United States House of Representatives (Democrat) from Illinois, 30th-33th congresses, 1849-1854. Governor Illinois, 1857-1860.
Member United States House of Representatives (Democrat) from Illinois, 30th-33th congresses, 1849-1854.
Married Emily James October 1840. Married second, Elizabeth Kane, 1852.