William Allison (State Representative)

William Allison (1827–1881)[1] was a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1880.[2] He also served as a school board member.

Allison was born on January 1, 1827 in East Kilbride, Scotland[1][3] In 1851, Allison settled in Vernon, Wisconsin. He later moved to Maxville, Wisconsin, where he would own a farm. He married Mary Crockett from Scotland (1822–1890),[4] with whom he raised seven children. A son, James Allison, would also become a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. The Allisons were Presbyterian. He died on August 4, 1881, and is interred with his wife in Maxville.[1]

References
  1. William Allison at Find a Grave
  2. HISTORY OF Buffalo and Pepin Counties WISCONSIN. Winona, Minn. 1919. pp. 167–168.
  3. THE BLUE BOOK OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. David Atwood. 1880. p. 507.
  4. Mary Allison at Find a Grave
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