William Allison (Assemblyman)

For others of the same name, see William Allison.

William Allison was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Allison was born on January 1, 1827 in East Kilbride, Scotland.[1] He would marry Mary Crockett. They would have seven children. A son, James Allison, would also become a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

In 1851, Allison settled in Vernon, Wisconsin. He later moved to Maxville, Wisconsin, where he would own a farm. Allison died in 1882. He was a Presbyterian.

Political career

Allison was a member of the Assembly in 1880.[2] Other positions he held include school board member. He was a Republican.

References

  1. ↑ THE BLUE BOOK OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. David Atwood. 1880. p. 507.
  2. ↑ HISTORY OF Buffalo and Pepin Counties WISCONSIN. Winona, Minn. 1919. pp. 167–168.
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