William M. Bunn

William M. Bunn
10th Governor of Idaho Territory
In office
March 26, 1884 – July 9, 1885
Nominated byChester A. Arthur
Preceded byJohn N. Irwin
Succeeded byEdward A. Stevenson
Personal details
Born(1842-01-01)January 1, 1842
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedSeptember 19, 1923(1923-09-19) (aged 81)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCathanne Myers
ProfessionWood carver, Newspaperman

William Malcolm Bunn (January 1, 1842 – September 19, 1923) was an American newspaperman and Governor of Idaho Territory from 1884 to 1885. He began his political career holding a series of local and state offices while serving as a member of a local political machine. After purchasing a Philadelphia newspaper, he traded positive coverage for political favors. At the same time Bunn cultivated an active social life and became known for his after dinner speeches. During his tenure as governor, Bunn was caught between competing factions within his party fighting over polygamy and concerns with the territory's Mormon population.


William M. Bunn

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