William O'Neil (Wisconsin politician)
William O'Neal | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 12th district | |
| In office 1901–1904 | |
| Succeeded by | Albert W. Sanborn |
| Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1892–1900 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 20, 1848 Scott, Columbia County, Wisconsin |
| Died | March 3, 1917 (aged 68) Cass Lake, Minnesota[1] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Politician |
William O'Neil (September 20, 1848 – March 3, 1917)[1][2] was a member of the Wisconsin Legislature.
Biography[]
O'Neil was born in the town of Scott, Columbia County, Wisconsin on September 20, 1848.[3] In the fall of 1861 he enlisted in the 13th U.S. Infantry, in which he served until March 1862, when he was discharged for disability.[3][4] In June 1862, he enlisted in the 20th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and served until the end of Civil War, participating in all engagements in which that regiment took part.[3][4]
From 1865 to 1872 he traveled throughout the country, finally settling at Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. In 1880 he married Mary Judge (1852–1914)[3][5] and moved to Eau Claire, and in 1886 he moved to Washburn, where he operated a small store.[5] In 1887 he was elected chairman of the town board and was re-elected multiple times.[4]
In 1892 he was elected to the State Assembly, and re-elected in 1894. In 1900 he was elected to the State Senate, and served the 12th District.[3][4]
He died in Cass Lake, Minnesota in 1917.[3][5]
References[]
- ^ a b Joint resolution relating to the public services and death of the late William O'Neil at docs.legis.wisconsin.gov
- ^ William O'Neil at Find a Grave
- ^ a b c d e f "Senator O'Neil Dies, Home in Cass Lake; Well Known Here". The Pioneer. Bemidji, MN. March 5, 1917. p. 1. Retrieved November 9, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d Wisconsin Blue Book. 1903. p. 1,080.
- ^ a b c "Pioneer Gone". Chippewa Herald-Telegram. Chippewa Falls, WI. March 7, 1917. p. 2. Retrieved November 9, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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