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William Alfred Buckingham

William Alfred Buckingham served as a senator for Connecticut (1869-1875).

  • Republican
  • Connecticut
  • Former
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Role Senator

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Connecticut

Representing constituents across the Connecticut delegation.

Service period 1869-1875

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

William Alfred Buckingham (born May 28, 1804) was a Republican politician who represented the state of Connecticut in the United States Senate. A member of the Republican Party, he served a single term as a senator, holding office from March 4, 1869, to March 3, 1875. During this period, he was part of the post–Civil War Congress, although specific committee assignments or leadership roles are not listed in the available record.

Buckingham’s tenure in the Senate marked his principal known federal office. Identified in congressional records by the bioguide ID B001021, he served as a former senator for Connecticut and completed one full term before leaving office in 1875. Further details about his earlier life, additional public service, or activities outside the Senate are not provided in the available metadata.

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