Hiram N. Moulton

Hiram N. Moulton (August 14, 1818 – August 28, 1899) was mayor of Madison, Wisconsin.

Biography

Moulton was born on August 14, 1818, in East Hartford, Connecticut, the eldest of twelve children.[1][2] Moulton moved to Madison in 1854.[1] He married Ellen Cook. They also owned a home in Burke, Wisconsin. Moulton worked as a contractor and helped construct the Wisconsin State Capitol. He was later appointed State Carpenter of Wisconsin by Governor George Wilbur Peck. Moulton died of liver cancer on August 28, 1899.[1][3]

Political career

Moulton was mayor of Madison from 1885 to 1886. Previously, he was an alderman.[1]

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References
  1. "Ex-Mayor Moulton Dead". Wisconsin State Journal. August 28, 1899. p. 8. Retrieved January 1, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "WI BIO - Dane Co - MOULTON, Hiram N." Chicago: Biographical Review Pub. Co. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
  3. "Hiram N. Moulton". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
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