William Merriam (Wisconsin politician)

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William Merriam was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

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Biography

Merriam was born on September 28, 1894, in Delavan, Wisconsin. [1] He graduated from high school in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin and from Iowa State University. [2] During World War I, he served in the United States Army.

Political career

Merriam was elected to the Assembly in 1956 and re-elected in 1958. He was a Republican.

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References

  1. "Merriam, William R." Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2013-12-24.
  2. Members of the Assembly. Wisconsin Blue Book. Retrieved 2013-12-24.