William W. "W.W." Braden (1837–1897) was an American politician and farmer who served as the fourth Minnesota State Auditor from 1882 to 1891. He previously served in the Minnesota Legislature from 1867 to 1869, representing the 14th district as a Republican in the 9th and 10th Minnesota Legislatures.
William W. Braden | |
|---|---|
| 4th Auditor of Minnesota | |
| In office January 10, 1882 – January 1891 | |
| Governor | Lucius Frederick Hubbard Andrew Ryan McGill William Rush Merriam |
| Preceded by | Orlan P. Whitcomb |
| Succeeded by | Adolph Biermann |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
| In office January 8, 1867 – January 4, 1869 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1837 Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | 1897 (aged 59–60) California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Lenora, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Occupation | Politician, farmer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States (Union) |
| Branch/service | United States Army (Union army) |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 6th Minnesota Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Early life
editBraden was born in Ohio in 1837.[1] He came to Minnesota in 1854, 1855, or 1856.[2]
Career
editBraden served in the 6th Minnesota Infantry Regiment in the 1860s during the American Civil War.
Braden served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1867 to 1869, representing the 14th district as a Republican in the 9th and 10th Minnesota Legislatures.
During his time in office, Braden served on the following committees:
- Enrollment (1867–1868)
- Military Affairs (1867–1868)
- Railroads (1867–1868)
- Charitable Institutions (1868)
Braden chaired the Enrollment and Charitable Institutions committees.
Braden's tenure began on January 8, 1867, and concluded on January 4, 1869. His district included representation for Fillmore County.
Outside of the Minnesota Legislature, Braden was a farmer.
Braden served as the fourth Minnesota State Auditor from January 10, 1882, to January 1891.[2] He was preceded in office by Orlan P. Whitcomb and succeeded by Adolph Biermann.
Personal life and death
editBraden resided in Lenora, Minnesota. He died in California in 1897.[2]
References
edit- ^ Hubbard, Lucius Frederick; Murray, William Pitt; Baker, James Heaton (1908). Minnesota in Three Centuries, 1655– 1908: Description and Explorations. Publishing Society of Minnesota. p. 438.
- ^ a b c "Braden, William W. "W.W."". Minnesota Legislature. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
