William M. Colladay

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William McLean Colladay (April 12, 1809 – September 26, 1893) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate.

Biography[]

Colladay was born on April 12, 1809 in Germantown, Pennsylvania.[1] He moved to what is now Dunn, Dane County, Wisconsin in 1846. He died at his home on Colladay Point in Dunn in 1893.[2][3]

Career[]

Colladay was a member of the Assembly during the 1856 and 1865 sessions. In the Senate, he represented the 11th District during the 1871 session and the 7th District during the 1872 session.[4] Other positions Colladay held include County Supervisor of Dane County, Wisconsin. A Republican,[3] he was affiliated with the National Union Party.

References[]

  1. ^ The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (11th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1872. p. 437.
  2. ^ "The Local News". Portage Weekly Democrat. Portage, WI. October 6, 1893. p. 5. Retrieved January 20, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  3. ^ a b "Death of William Colladay". The Weekly Wisconsin. Milwaukee, WI. September 30, 1893. p. 7. Retrieved January 20, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  4. ^ "Those Who Served: Wisconsin Legislators 1848 - 2007" (PDF). Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. pp. 103, 130. Retrieved 2015-10-01.

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