William Appleton

Representative for District 5

Former Constitutional Unionist Representative from Massachusetts, District 5 · 3 terms served.

Former officeholder

Key profile metadata for William Appleton
Party	Constitutional Unionist
State	Massachusetts
District	5
Start	1851-12-01
End	1863-03-03
Bioguide	A000270
Top PAC/Committee	—
Tracked Network	—
Foreign Context	—
Terms	3
Born	1786-11-16
Net Worth	—

Congressional Profile

Representative William Appleton

William Appleton served as a representative for Massachusetts (1851-1863).

Last updated Jan 1, 2026

Profile Timeline

1786-11-16 Born.
1851-12-01 Entered office.
1863-03-03 Left office.

Historical Profile

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William Appleton served as a Representative from Massachusetts in the United States Congress from 1851 to 1863. A member of the Constitutional Unionist Party, William Appleton contributed to the legislative process during 3 terms in office.

William Appleton’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, William Appleton participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents, helping to shape the laws and policies that governed the nation.