William Dixon (state representative)

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.

William Dixon
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
January 1, 1872 – January 6, 1873
Preceded byElihu Bailey (whole county)
Succeeded byNorman L. James
ConstituencyRichland 1st district
In office
January 3, 1859 – January 3, 1860
Preceded byCharles Rodolf
Succeeded byJeremiah L. Jackson
ConstituencyRichland district
Personal details
Born(1808-10-27)October 27, 1808
Beverley, Yorkshire, U.K.
DiedOctober 9, 1887(1887-10-09) (aged 78)
Resting placeBear Valley Cemetery, Bear Valley, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Phila Carswell
​
(m. 1830⁠–⁠1887)​
Children
  • Adeline (Runyan)
  • (b. 1833; died 1861)

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.
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