Background
Gwin, William Mckendree was born on October 9, 1805 in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States. Son of James and Mary Gwin.
Gwin, William Mckendree was born on October 9, 1805 in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States. Son of James and Mary Gwin.
Doctor of Medicine Transylvania University, 1828.
United States marshal for District of Mississippi, 1833. Member United States House of Representatives from Mississippi, 27th Congress, 1841-1843. Member United States Senate from California, September 1850-1861.
Given credit for establishing California mint and initiating plans to survey Pacific Coast.
Member United States House of Representatives from Mississippi, 27th Congress, 1841-1843. Member United States Senate from California, September 1850-1861.
Married Caroline Sampson. Married second, Mary Bell.