Marcellus Dorwin

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Marcellus Dorwin was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

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Biography

Dorwin was born on February 14, 1861, in Durand (town), Wisconsin. His father, Vivus Wright Dorwin, was also a member of the Assembly. The younger Dorwin attended what would become Gale College and what is now Valparaiso University. He died in 1925. [1]

Political career

Dorwin was elected to the Assembly in 1924. [2] Additionally, he was Town Chairman (similar to Mayor) of Durand and Chairman of the Pepin County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors. He was a Republican.

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References

  1. "Dorwin, Marcellus". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2015-12-04.
  2. "Biographical: U. S. senators, state officers, supreme court judges, state senators, members of assembly". University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. Retrieved 2015-12-04.