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William Findlay

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William Findlay, born on this site on June 20, 1768, served as Governor of Pennsylvania from 1817 to 1820, was the first candidate for governor nominated by convention, advocated State internal improvements, served as a U.S. Senator from 1821 to 1827, and died on Nov. 12, 1846, at Harrisburg.
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