William John McCoy

William John McCoy was an American farmer, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served six years in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Grant County.

Biography

McCoy was born on September 30, 1834, in Argyle, New York. He moved to Beetown, Wisconsin, in 1852 and to Lancaster, Wisconsin, in 1880. McCoy died on June 28, 1897.

Career

McCoy was elected to the Assembly in 1875 and served four terms. Additionally, he was Chairman of the Beetown Board for five years between 1869 and 1876. He was a Democrat.