William M. Bunn
| William M. Bunn | |
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| 10th Governor of Idaho Territory | |
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In office March 26, 1884 – July 9, 1885 |
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| Nominated by | Chester A. Arthur |
| Preceded by | John N. Irwin |
| Succeeded by | Edward A. Stevenson |
| Personal details | |
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January 1, 1842 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | September 19, 1923 (aged 81) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Cathanne Myers |
| Profession | Wood carver, Newspaperman |
William Malcolm Bunn (January 1, 1842 – September 19, 1923) was an American newspaperman and Governor of Idaho Territory from 1884 to 1885. He began his political career holding a series of local and state offices while serving as a member of a local political machine. After purchasing a Philadelphia newspaper, he traded positive coverage for political favors. At the same time Bunn cultivated an active social life and became known for his after dinner speeches. During his tenure as governor, Bunn was caught between competing factions within his party fighting over polygamy and concerns with the territory's Mormon population.
Bunn was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 1, 1842. He was raised in the city's 16th ward and educated in public schools. At the age of eleven, he went to work in a factory. Bunn worked there for three years before being sent to Havana, New York to attend a school run by his uncle. At 16, he had completed his formal education and was apprenticed as a wood carver.
At the start of the American Civil War, Bunn enlisted in the 72nd Pennsylvania Infantry. On June 29, 1862, during the Battle of Savage's Station, he was wounded and captured by Confederate forces. Bunn was held as a prisoner of war in Richmond, Virginia until his release during a prisoner exchange later that year. Upon his return to Philadelphia, Bunn experienced a relapse of problems from his wound and received a medical discharge.
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