William C. Stratton | |
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10th Speaker of the California State Assembly | |
In office January 1859–April 1859 | |
Preceded by | Ninian E. Whiteside |
Succeeded by | Phillip Moore |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 17th district | |
In office 1857 - 1861 | |
Personal details | |
Born | William C. Stratton 1824 New York,U.S. |
Died | Unknown;after 1870 |
Political party | Democratic |
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