William Wright Southgate

Representative for District 13

Former Whig Representative from Kentucky, District 13 · 1 term served.

Former officeholder

Key profile metadata for William Wright Southgate
Party	Whig
State	Kentucky
District	13
Start	1837-09-04
End	1839-03-03
Bioguide	S000690
Top PAC/Committee	—
Tracked Network	—
Foreign Context	—
Terms	1
Born	1800-11-27
Net Worth	—

Congressional Profile

Representative William Wright Southgate

William Wright Southgate served as a representative for Kentucky (1837-1839).

Last updated Jan 1, 2026

Profile Timeline

1800-11-27 Born.
1837-09-04 Entered office.
1839-03-03 Left office.

Historical Profile

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William Wright Southgate served as a Representative from Kentucky in the United States Congress from 1837 to 1839. A member of the Whig Party, William Wright Southgate contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office.

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