William F. Packer

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William Fisher Packer
14th Governor of Pennsylvania
In office January 19, 1858 – January 15, 1861
Preceded by	James Pollock
Succeeded by	Andrew Gregg Curtin
Born	April 2, 1807
Died	September 27, 1870
Political party	Democratic
Religion	Quaker

William Fisher Packer (2 April 1807 – 27 September 1870) was governor of Pennsylvania from 1858 to 1861. Packer began his career as a printer’s apprentice, eventually owning and editing his own newspaper, the Lycoming Gazette. He helped found the Harrisburg Gazette, a Democratic newspaper published in Harrisburg. He held a succession of public offices, including Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Packer defeated Republican candidate David Wilmot for governor in 1857. He left office just prior to the beginning of the American Civil War.

[edit] In memoriam

Packer has a residence hall named after him on the University Park campus of the Pennsylvania State University. Also in his honor is an avenue located in South Philadelphia. The "Packer" name was later adopted for a residential section beginning development in the 1950's south of Packer Avenue that established Packer Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania near the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.

[edit] External links

• William F. Packer at Find a Grave

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