William Shearer Stenger

Representative for District 18

Former Democratic Representative from Pennsylvania, District 18 · 2 terms served.

Former officeholder

Key profile metadata for William Shearer Stenger
Party	Democratic
State	Pennsylvania
District	18
Start	1875-12-06
End	1879-03-03
Bioguide	S000849
Top PAC/Committee	—
Tracked Network	—
Foreign Context	—
Terms	2
Born	1840-02-13
Net Worth	—

Congressional Profile

Representative William Shearer Stenger

William Shearer Stenger served as a representative for Pennsylvania (1875-1879).

Last updated Jan 1, 2026

Profile Timeline

1840-02-13 Born.
1875-12-06 Entered office.
1879-03-03 Left office.

Historical Profile

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William Shearer Stenger served as a Representative from Pennsylvania in the United States Congress from 1875 to 1879. A member of the Democratic Party, William Shearer Stenger contributed to the legislative process during 2 terms in office.

William Shearer Stenger’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, William Shearer Stenger participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.