William Greening

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William Greening was an English-born American member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

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Biography

Greening was born in December 1827 in what was then Devonshire, England. [1] He settled in La Grange, Walworth County, Wisconsin in 1855.

Career

Greening was a member of the Assembly during the 1877 session. [2] Other positions he held include Chairman (similar to Mayor), Supervisor and Assessor of La Grange. He was a Republican.

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References

  1. ↑ The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (16th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1877. pp. 475–476.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ↑ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 142.
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