William Dixon (State Representative)

William Dixon was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Dixon was born on October 27, 1808 in Beverley, England. 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.[1]

Political career

Dixon was a member of the Assembly during the 1859 and 1872 sessions.[2] Other positions he held include Chairman of the Town Board (similar to city council) of Ithaca. He was a Republican.

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References
  1. "Chapter 7. - Politics and Official Honors". USGenWeb. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  2. Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 134.
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