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William Robert Taylor
19th century American Democratic politician, 12th Governor of Wisconsin / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Robert Taylor (July 10, 1820 – March 17, 1909) was an American politician and the 12th Governor of Wisconsin from 1874 to 1876.[1]
Quick Facts 12th Governor of Wisconsin, Lieutenant ...
William Robert Taylor | |
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12th Governor of Wisconsin | |
In office January 5, 1874 – January 3, 1876 | |
Lieutenant | Charles D. Parker |
Preceded by | Cadwallader C. Washburn |
Succeeded by | Harrison Ludington |
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 11th district | |
In office January 12, 1859 – January 9, 1861 | |
Preceded by | Hiram Giles |
Succeeded by | Samuel C. Bean |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Dane 2nd district | |
In office January 10, 1855 – January 9, 1856 | |
Preceded by | Samuel H. Baker |
Succeeded by | Augustus A. Huntington |
Personal details | |
Born | (1820-07-10)July 10, 1820 Woodbury, Connecticut, US |
Died | March 17, 1909(1909-03-17) (aged 88) Burke, Wisconsin, US |
Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery Madison, Wisconsin |
Political party | Democratic |
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Children | 4 |
Profession | Teacher Farmer Lumberman Politician |
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