William Carter (Wisconsin politician)

For others of the same name, see William Carter.

William E. Carter (November 17, 1833 – August 15, 1905) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Carter was born William Edward Carter in Piecombe, Sussex, England on November 17, 1833. He moved to Lancaster, Wisconsin in 1850 with his parents and to Platteville, Wisconsin in 1861. He was admitted to the Wisconsin bar and practiced law in Platteville, Wisconsin. In 1895, he moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he practiced law.[1][2] Carter died on August 15, 1905, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,[1][3] and was buried in Lancaster.[1]

Career

Carter was a member of the Assembly from 1877 to 1879. He was a Republican.

References

  1. ^ a b c "William E. Carter". The Oshkosh Northwestern. August 19, 1905. p. 16. Retrieved May 1, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. ^ "Carter, William Edward 1833 - 1905". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  3. ^ Proceedings of the State Bar Association of Wisconsin, 1907, Wisconsin Bar Association: 1907, Biographical Sketch of William E. Carter, pp. 2612–62.