William H. Proctor
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.
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 | October 19, 1827 Cavendish, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | March 12, 1902 (aged 74) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Fall River Cemetery, Fall River, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Angeline Elizabeth Lashier
(m. 1857–1902) |
| Children |
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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
- "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.