William Dixon (state representative)

William Dixon 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. He immigrated to Oneida County, New York, in 1834. 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. He died on October 9, 1887, and was buried in Bear Valley Cemetery in Bear Valley, Wisconsin.

Political career

Dixon was a member of the Assembly during the 1859 and 1872 sessions. Other positions he held include Chairman of the Town Board of Ithaca. He was a Republican.