William F. DresslerWilliam F. Dressler was an American rancher, businessman, and state senator in Nevada. Dresslerville, Nevada, is named for him. He gave a 40-acre (16 ha) tract of land to the Washoe tribe in that area[1] via the federal government in 1917.[2] Dressler was the son of Carson Valley settler A. F. Dressler.[3] He married Maggie A. Park in 1897,[4] and they had a house in Gardnerville.[5] The University of Nebraska Libraries have a collection of Dressler family photos including the Carson Valley home where William Dressler was born, the home where he lived with his wife, and family members[5] The University of Nevada in Reno also has a collection of family photos.[6] LegacyHis son Fred gave an oral interview as part of the University of Nevada Oral History Project and discussed his father.[7] The Nevada senate passed a concurrent resolution memorializing Frederick Hugh Dressler (born August 3, 1898) at its 69th session citing his family history and father.[2] References
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