William Henry Hooper

William Henry Hooper (December 25, 1813 – December 30, 1882) was a U.S. Congressional delegate from the Territory of Utah, United States.

For other people named William Hooper, see William Hooper (disambiguation).

William Henry Hooper
Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Utah Territory's at-large congressional district
In office March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861
Preceded by	John Milton Bernhisel
Succeeded by	John Milton Bernhisel
Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Utah Territory's at-large congressional district
In office March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1873
Preceded by	John F. Kinney
Succeeded by	George Q. Cannon
Personal details
Born	(1813-12-25)December 25, 1813 Cambridge, Maryland
Died	December 30, 1882(1882-12-30) (aged 69) Salt Lake City, Utah Territory
Resting place	Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37.92″N 111°51′28.8″W
Political party	Democratic

Born in Cambridge, Maryland, Hooper attended the common schools. He engaged in mercantile pursuits and moved to Illinois in 1835 and settled in Galena, Illinois, where he engaged in trade on the Mississippi River. While in Illinois, he became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a Mormon pioneer and moved to Utah Territory in 1850 and settled in Salt Lake City. Hooper was secretary of Utah Territory in 1857 and 1858.

Hooper was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-sixth Congress (March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1860 to the Thirty-seventh Congress, being defeated by John Milton Bernhisel. Hooper served as member of the Utah Territorial Legislature in 1862.

On October 10, 1867, Hooper became a member of the Council of Fifty of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Hooper was elected to the Thirty-ninth and to the three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1873). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1872 and was succeeded by George Q. Cannon. He engaged in mercantile pursuits and mining operations in Salt Lake City.

Hooper was superintendent of Zion's Cooperative Mercantile Institution (ZCMI) from 1873 to 1877, and its president from 1877 to 1882. He served as president of the Deseret National Bank, Salt Lake City, from 1872 until his death in Salt Lake City. He was interred in Salt Lake City Cemetery.

Hooper is the namesake of Hooper, Utah.[1]

See also

• United States Congress Delegates from Utah Territory

Notes

1. The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 188.

References

• United States Congress. "William Henry Hooper (id: H000767)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

External links

• Media related to William Henry Hooper at Wikimedia Commons

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by John Milton Bernhisel	Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Utah Territory 1859-1861	Succeeded by John Milton Bernhisel
Preceded by John F. Kinney	Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Utah Territory 1865-1873	Succeeded by George Q. Cannon

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