James Allison (Wisconsin politician)

James Allison was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Allison was born on July 25, 1858 on a farm in Maxville, Wisconsin that he would later own.^[1] His father, William Allison, was also a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Allison attended high school in Durand, Wisconsin. In addition to farming, he was a Sunday school superintendent, teacher and conducted a creamery.

On January 30, 1889, Allison married Florence Mace. They would have three sons. One of them, Robert M., would become Clerk of Maxville.

Political career

Allison was a member of the Assembly during the 1913 session.^[2] Other positions he held include school board member. He was a Republican.

References

^ HISTORY OF Buffalo and Pepin Counties WISCONSIN. Winona, Minn. 1919. pp. 168–169.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
^ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 119.

[1] HISTORY OF Buffalo and Pepin Counties WISCONSIN. Winona, Minn. 1919. pp. 168–169.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)

[2] Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 119.

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