William Henry Brockenbrough

Democrat Representative of Florida's 1st district

  • Representative

    Florida, district 1

    January 24, 1846 - March 3, 1847

1

Congresses Served

1

House Terms

February 23, 1812 (37 years old)

Birthday

January 28, 1850

Death

  • Served as a U.S. Representative from Florida from 1846 to 1847.
  • Held the position of United States District Attorney from 1841 to 1843.
  • Was a member of the Legislative Council of the Territory of Florida, representing Mosquito County in multiple terms, including serving as its president in 1842.
  • Born in Virginia and later settled in Tallahassee, Florida, where he studied law and was admitted to the bar.
  • Successfully contested the election of Edward C. Cabell to the U.S. Congress after Florida’s admission to the Union.
  • Died in Tallahassee, Florida, and is interred in Episcopal Cemetery.