William Dunn Moseley

Governor

Former Democratic Governor from Florida.

Former officeholder

Key profile metadata for William Dunn Moseley
Party	Democratic
State	Florida
Start	1845-01-01
End	1849-12-31
Top PAC/Committee	—
Tracked Network	—
Foreign Context	—

Gubernatorial Profile

Governor William Dunn Moseley

William Dunn Moseley served as Governor of Florida.

Last updated Feb 14, 2026

Profile Timeline

1845-01-01 Entered office.
1849-12-31 Left office.
1845 - 1849 Time in office.

Historical Profile

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WILLIAM DUNN MOSELEY, Florida’s first Governor under statehood, was born in Lenoir County, North Carolina, on February 1, 1795. He graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1818, studied law, and established a private practice in Wilmington, North Carolina. Moseley entered politics as a member of the North Carolina State Senate, an office he […]