William C. Plunkett

William Caudwell Plunkett ( born October 23, 1799 in Lenox, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, † January 19, 1884 in Adams, Massachusetts ) was an American politician. In 1854 and 1855 he was Deputy Governor of the State of Massachusetts.

Career

William Plunkett was the son of Patrick and Mary ( Robinson) Plunkett. He grew up in Lenox and lived over 50 years in the town of Adams. In 1830 he acquired the local company Adams South Village Cotton & Woolen Manufacturing Co., which he continued under the name of W. C. Plunkett & Sons. In Adams, he became one of the leading industrial entrepreneur who also held various local offices. Politically, he joined the Whig party to. In 1840 he was elected to the Senate from Massachusetts in 1852, he was a member of the staff of the governor. In 1853 he took part in a constitutional convention of his state as a delegate.

In 1854 Plunkett was elected to the side of Emory Washburn for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. This post he held 1854-1855. Yet he was assistant to the governor. He died on January 19, 1884 in Adams.