William Key Bond

Whig Representative of Ohio's 7th district

  • Representative

    Ohio, district 7

    December 2, 1839 - March 3, 1841

3

Congresses Served

3

House Terms

October 2, 1792 (71 years old)

Birthday

February 17, 1864

Death

  • Served as a U.S. Representative for three terms from 1835 to 1841.
  • Initially aligned with the Anti-Jacksonian movement, later became a member of the Whig Party.
  • Held the position of chairman of the Committee on Public Expenditures during his final term in Congress.
  • Participated in the War of 1812 as a member of the Ohio Militia and served as Judge Advocate during a court martial.
  • Practiced law after being admitted to the bar in Ohio.
  • Appointed as surveyor of the port of Cincinnati by a U.S. President, serving from 1849 to 1853.
  • Served as President of the Cincinnati and Zanesville Railroad from 1859 to 1862.
  • Died in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was interred in Spring Grove Cemetery.