William P. Worrall (November 13, 1827 – July 18, 1887) was an American politician from

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who served as a Democratic member of the

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for Delaware County from 1875 to 1876.

Early life

Worrall was born in Delaware County and worked as a railroad ticket agent and a farmer. Worrall served in Company D of the 124th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, known as "Gideon's Band", from August 11, 1862 to May 15, 1863 during the

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Career

He was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for Delaware County and served from 1875 to 1876. He had unsuccessful campaigns for reelection in 1877 and 1888. In 1878, Worrall was elected as delegate to the Democratic State Convention. He was elected as supervisor for Delaware County from 1882 to 1883 and as justice of the peace for

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in 1883.

Personal life

In 1858, Worrall married Elizabeth C. Holland at the Third Presbyterian Church in

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. Worrall died in Ridley Township and is interred at the

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References

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