James Davison (Wisconsin politician)

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James Davison (born December 6, 1828) was an Irish-born American politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

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Biography

Davison was born on December 6, 1828, near what was then Belfast, Ireland. After residing in West Bend, Wisconsin, he moved to Dodge County, Wisconsin, in 1868. [1]

Assembly career

Davison was a member of the Assembly in 1879. He was a Democrat.

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References

  1. THE BLUE BOOK OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN (18th ed.). Madison, Wisconsin: David Atwood. 1879. p. 491.