William Dixon (state representative)

William Dixon
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office January 1, 1872 – January 6, 1873
Preceded by	Elihu Bailey (whole county)
Succeeded by	Norman L. James
Constituency	Richland 1st district
In office January 3, 1859 – January 3, 1860
Preceded by	Charles Rodolf
Succeeded by	Jeremiah L. Jackson
Constituency	Richland district
Personal details
Born	(1808-10-27)October 27, 1808 Beverley, Yorkshire, U.K.
Died	October 9, 1887(1887-10-09) (aged 78)
Resting place	Bear Valley Cemetery, Bear Valley, Wisconsin
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Phila Carswell ​ (m. 1830⁠–⁠1887)​
Children	Adeline (Runyan) (b. 1833; died 1861)

William Dixon (October 27, 1808 – October 9, 1887) was an English American immigrant, farmer, and Republican politician. He served two terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Richland County.

Biography

Dixon was born on October 27, 1808, in Beverley, England. He married Philia Carswell in 1830.[1] He immigrated to Oneida County, New York, in 1834.[2] 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, in 1855.[3][4] He died on October 9, 1887, and was buried in Bear Valley Cemetery in Bear Valley, Wisconsin.[1]

Political career

Dixon was a member of the Assembly during the 1859 and 1872 sessions.[5] Other positions he held include Chairman of the Town Board (similar to city council) of Ithaca. He was a Republican.

References

1. "BearValley Cemetery A-J Richland Co. WI". davidbrentthompson.com. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
2. "New York, County Naturalization Records, 1791-1980," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:7WJ5-2L3Z  : 11 December 2020), William Dixon, 1834; citing Naturalization, Oneida, New York, United States, citing multiple County Clerk offices of New York; FHL microfilm 005407215.
3. "Richland County, Wisconsin History - Chapter 26". www.usgenweb.info. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
4. "Chapter 7. - Politics and Official Honors". USGenWeb. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
5. Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 134.

External links

• William Dixon at Find a Grave at Find a Grave

Wisconsin State Assembly
Preceded by Charles Rodolf	Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Richland district January 3, 1859 – January 2, 1860	Succeeded by Jeremiah L. Jackson
Preceded by Elihu Bailey (whole county)	Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Richland 1st district January 1, 1872 – January 6, 1873	Succeeded by Norman L. James