William Dixon (state representative)
William Dixon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 1, 1872 – January 6, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | Elihu Bailey (whole county) |
| Succeeded by | Norman L. James |
| Constituency | Richland 1st district |
| In office January 3, 1859 – January 3, 1860 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Rodolf |
| Succeeded by | Jeremiah L. Jackson |
| Constituency | Richland district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 27, 1808 Beverley, Yorkshire, U.K. |
| Died | October 9, 1887 (aged 78) |
| Resting place | Bear Valley Cemetery, Bear Valley, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Phila Carswell (m. 1830–1887) |
| Children |
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William Dixon (October 27, 1808 – October 9, 1887) was an English American immigrant, farmer, and Republican politician. He served two terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Richland County.
Biography
Dixon was born on October 27, 1808, in Beverley, England. He married Philia Carswell in 1830.[1] He immigrated to Oneida County, New York, in 1834.[2] He later owned a farm in Exeter, New York, before renting one in Buena Vista, Richland County, Wisconsin, and eventually owning another in Ithaca, Wisconsin, in 1855.[3][4] He died on October 9, 1887, and was buried in Bear Valley Cemetery in Bear Valley, Wisconsin.[1]
Political career
Dixon was a member of the Assembly during the 1859 and 1872 sessions.[5] Other positions he held include Chairman of the Town Board (similar to city council) of Ithaca. He was a Republican.
References
- ^ a b "BearValley Cemetery A-J Richland Co. WI". davidbrentthompson.com. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
- ^ "New York, County Naturalization Records, 1791-1980," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:7WJ5-2L3Z : 11 December 2020), William Dixon, 1834; citing Naturalization, Oneida, New York, United States, citing multiple County Clerk offices of New York; FHL microfilm 005407215.
- ^ "Richland County, Wisconsin History - Chapter 26". www.usgenweb.info. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
- ^ "Chapter 7. - Politics and Official Honors". USGenWeb. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
- ^ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 134.
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- 1808 births
- 1887 deaths
- People from Beverley
- English emigrants to the United States
- 19th-century English people
- People from Otsego County, New York
- People from Richland County, Wisconsin
- Members of the Wisconsin State Assembly
- Mayors of places in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin city council members
- Wisconsin Republicans
- Farmers from New York (state)
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