William L. Banning
William L. Banning | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 1814 |
| Died | November 26, 1893 (aged 79) |
| Political party | Democratic (from C. 1877) |
| Other political affiliations | Native American Party (C. 1840s), Republican (C.1860s) |
William Lowber Banning (January 1814 – November 26, 1893) was a politician active in the U.S. State of Minnesota.
Banning was born in Wilmington, Delaware, and later moved to Pennsylvania. He served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing Philadelphia in 1845. He was then a member of the Native American Party.[1] He moved to Minnesota in 1854. In 1860, he was elected as a Republican to the Minnesota House of Representatives. He served one term.[2]
In 1864, he became President of the Lake Superior and Mississippi River Railroad Company, a position he served in until 1871.[3]
In 1877, he ran for Governor of Minnesota for the Democrats. He lost to incumbent John S. Pillsbury.
The town of Banning, Minnesota was named after him. The town became a ghost town after fires in 1912. It is now a state park.[4]
References
- ^ Libraries, University of Minnesota. "Minnesota Historical Election Archive". Minnesota Historical Election Archive.
- ^ "Banning, William L. "W.L." - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov.
- ^ "Official Website - PA House Archives Official Website". archives.house.state.pa.us.
- ^ "Banning State Park | Askov, MN". cityofaskov.com.