William W. Braden
William W. "W.W." Braden was an American politician and farmer who served as the fourth state auditor of Minnesota from 1882 to 1891. He previously served in the Minnesota Legislature from 1867 to 1869, representing the 14th district as a Republican in the 9th and 10th legislatures. Braden was also an unsuccessful candidate for governor of Minnesota in 1890.
Early life
Braden was born in Ohio in 1837. He came to Minnesota in 1854, 1855, or 1856.Career
Braden served in the 6th Minnesota Infantry Regiment in the 1860s during the American Civil War.Braden served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1867 to 1869, representing the 14th district as a Republican in the 9th and 10th Minnesota Legislatures.
During his time in office, Braden served on the following committees:
- Enrollment
- Military Affairs
- Railroads
- Charitable Institutions
Braden's tenure began on January 8, 1867, and concluded on January 4, 1869. His district included representation for Fillmore County.
Outside of the Minnesota Legislature, Braden was a farmer.
Braden served as the fourth Minnesota State Auditor from January 10, 1882, to January 1891. He was preceded in office by Orlan P. Whitcomb and succeeded by Adolph Biermann.
Braden was an unsuccessful candidate for governor of Minnesota in 1890, being defeated by incumbent William Rush Merriam in the Republican primary election.