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William Dunn Moseley (February 1, 1795 – January 4, 1863) was an American politician. Born in North Carolina, Moseley became a Democratic politician and served in the state senate. Later he moved to Florida, which became a state in 1845.
Learn about William Moseley, who served as Florida's first governor from 1845 to 1849. He promoted agriculture, states' rights, and public education in the new state.
Learn about William Dunn Moseley, the first governor of Florida under statehood from 1845 to 1849. He was a lawyer, a planter, and a supporter of states' rights and public education.
Learn about the life and career of William Dunn Moseley, who served as Florida's first governor under statehood from 1845 to 1849. He was a lawyer, planter, and fruit grower who moved to Florida in 1835 and was buried in Palatka.
William Dunn Moseley, first governor of Florida, was born at Moseley Hall in Lenoir County, the son of Matthew and Elizabeth Herring Dunn Moseley. A descendant of colonial official Edward Moseley, he was graduated from The University of North Carolina in 1818 and received an M.A. degree in 1821.
William Dunn Moseley (February 1, 1795 – January 4, 1863) was an American politician. A Democrat and North Carolina native, Moseley became the first Governor of the state of Florida, serving from 1845 until 1849 and leading the establishment of the state government.
Dec 18, 2023 · Born at the family home, "Moseley Hall," in Lenoir County, in 1795, William Dunn Moseley was one of many public servants in his family. To begin his career, Moseley graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1821 and pursued a career in law, opening an office in Wilmington.
