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"Senator Van Winkle" redirects here. For for the New Jersey state senate member, see Winant Van Winkle.
Quick facts for kids Peter G. Van Winkle | |
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| United States Senator from West Virginia | |
| In office August 4, 1863 – March 3, 1869 | |
| Preceded by | office established |
| Succeeded by | Arthur I.
Boreman |
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office 1863 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1808-09-07)September 7, 1808 New York, New York |
| Died | April 15, 1872(1872-04-15) (aged 63) Parkersburg, West Virginia |
| Political party | Unionist |
| Other political affiliations | Republican |
| Spouse | Julia Rathbone |
Sketch of Van Winkle by Joseph Diss Debar
Peter Godwin Van Winkle (September 7, 1808 – April 15, 1872) was an American lawyer, businessman and politician.
For many years a leading officer of the Northwestern Virginia Railroad, he became one of the founders of West Virginia and a United States senator.