William Robinson (Wisconsin politician)

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William Robinson (February 27, 1825 – September 15, 1895) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.[1]

Biography[]

Robinson was born on February 27, 1825 in Northwich, England. He settled in Moscow, Wisconsin. During the American Civil War, he was drafted into the Union Army, serving in the 22nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. He died in Hollandale, Wisconsin, on September 15, 1895.[2][3][4]

Assembly career[]

Robinson was elected to the Assembly in 1872 and 1873.[5] He was a Republican.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (13th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1874. p. 461.
  2. ^ "Local News Items: William Robinson". Iowa County Democrat. Mineral Point, WI. September 19, 1895. p. 1. Retrieved November 7, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  3. ^ "Hollandale: William Robinson". Iowa County Democrat. Mineral Point, WI. September 19, 1895. p. 8. Retrieved November 7, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  4. ^ Holland, Bjorn (1919). History of the Town of Moscow from 1848 to 1919. Hollandale, WI: Augsburg Publishing House. p. 26.
  5. ^ a b "Legislature of 1874". Wisconsin State Journal. November 17, 1873. p. 1. Retrieved July 11, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. open access

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