William Clinton Beardsley

Given Name
William Clinton
Surname
Beardsley
Birth Date
March 27, 1816
Death Date
January 25, 1900
Profession
Lawyer, businessman
Marriage Date
April 17, 1838
Biographical Information
Brother of Nelson and Alonzo Beardsley. He read law in the office of his brother, Nelson Beardsley, and after being admitted to practice law he was appointed master in chancery, a position he held for several years. He was later the cashier and president of the Auburn Exchange Bank, one of the original stockholders of the Cayuga County National Bank, treasurer of the old Merchants Union Express Company, a director in the Grand Trunk railroad, one of the first trustees of Fort Hill Cemetery Association and trustee of the Auburn Savings Bank up to the time of his death. He also served as postmaster from 1841-45 and was presidential elector in 1852.
Citation(s) for Biographical Information:
Joel Henry Monroe. Historical Records of a Hundred and Twenty Years, Auburn, N. Y.. 1913.
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Citation(s) for Birth Information:
Find a Grave. Last modified February 3, 2014. Accessed on February 3, 2014.
Citation(s) for Death Information:
Find a Grave. Last modified February 3, 2014. Accessed on February 3, 2014.