William Allison (Wisconsin politician)

William Allison (1827–1881) was a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1880.[1] He also served as a school board member.

For others of the same name, see William Allison.

Allison was born on January 1, 1827, in East Kilbride, Scotland[2] In 1851, Allison settled in Vernon, Wisconsin. He later moved to Maxville, Wisconsin, where he would own a farm. He married Mary Crockett from Scotland (1822–1890), with whom he raised seven children. A son, James Allison, would also become a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. The Allisons were Presbyterian. He died on August 4, 1881, and is interred with his wife in Maxville.

References
  1. HISTORY OF Buffalo and Pepin Counties WISCONSIN. Winona, Minn. 1919. pp. 167–168.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. THE BLUE BOOK OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. David Atwood. 1880. p. 507.
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