William Barnes Sr.

William Barnes Sr.
From 1906's Golden Jubilee of the Republican Party
Superintendent of the New York State Department of Insurance
In office January 12, 1860 – February 5, 1870
Preceded by	None (position created)
Succeeded by	George W. Miller
Personal details
Born	(1824-05-25)May 25, 1824 Pompey, New York
Died	February 22, 1913(1913-02-22) (aged 88) Nantucket, Massachusetts
Resting place	Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, New York
Political party	Republican (from 1854)
Other political affiliations	Democratic (before 1843) Liberty (1843–1848) Free Soil (1848–1854)
Spouse(s)	Emily Weed (m. 1849–1889, her death) Elizabeth Balmer Williams (m. 1891–1913, his death)
Relations	Thurlow Weed (father-in-law)
Children	5 (including Catherine and William
Education	Manlius Academy, Manlius, New York
Profession	Attorney
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William Barnes Sr. (May 25, 1824 – February 22, 1913) was an American attorney, author and government official from Albany, New York. He was an anti-slavery activist and a founder of the Republican Party. Barnes served as New York's first state Superintendent of Insurance, and held the office from 1860 to 1870. The works he authored included 1904's Semi-centennial of the Republican Party. He was the son-in-law of Thurlow Weed and the father of Catherine Weed Barnes and William Barnes Jr.