William H. Proctor
William H. Proctor | |
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![]() Portrait from The History of Columbia County, Wisconsin (1880) | |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Columbia 2nd district | |
In office January 2, 1882 – January 1, 1883 | |
Preceded by | Evan W. Lloyd |
Succeeded by | Michael Adams |
Personal details | |
Born | (1827-10-19)October 19, 1827 Cavendish, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | March 12, 1902(1902-03-12) (aged 74) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Fall River Cemetery, Fall River, Wisconsin |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Angeline Elizabeth Lashier (m. 1857–1902) |
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William Henry Proctor (October 19, 1827 – March 12, 1902) was an American farmer and Republican politician. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Columbia County.
Biography
Proctor was born in Cavendish, Windsor County, Vermont, a son of Asa Proctor and Lorena (Wheelock) Proctor.[1]
Proctor moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1836. He then moved to Fountain Prairie, Wisconsin Territory, in 1844.[1] Proctor was a farmer, and he inherited the farm in Fountain Prairie in 1855, when his mother died.[1] He married Angeline Elizabeth Lashier (1838–1929) in 1857 and they had eight children together.[1] He served on the Columbia County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors and was involved in the Republican Party. In 1882, Proctor served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.[1][2] Proctor died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1][3]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "William H. Proctor". Portage Daily Reporter. Portage, WI. March 13, 1902. p. 4. Retrieved June 24, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Wisconsin Blue Book, 1882, Biographical Sketch of William Henry Proctor, p. 542.
- ^ "Persons and Things: W. H. Proctor". The Oshkosh Northwestern. Oshkosh, WI. March 13, 1902. p. 4. Retrieved June 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- William H. Proctor at Find a Grave
Wisconsin State Assembly | ||
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Preceded by Evan W. Lloyd | Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Columbia 2nd district January 2, 1882 – January 1, 1883 | Succeeded by Michael Adams |
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