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William Aldrich

1820 – 1885

U.S. Representative, Wisconsin

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About William Aldrich

Lived 1820 – 1885 (aged 65). William Aldrich was an American politician.

William Aldrich (January 19, 1820 – December 3, 1885) was an American Republican politician who served as Congressman from the state of Illinois.

Biography He was born in Greenfield Center in the Town of Greenfield in New York. He attended local schools and taught school himself.

Aldrich moved to Michigan and then to Two Rivers, Wisconsin, where he worked as a shopkeeper and manufacturer. He served as superintendent of schools from 1855 to 1856 and chairman of the county board of supervisors from 1857 to 1858. In 1859 he was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly. He moved to Chicago, Illinois in 1861 and opened another shop.

He served as congressman from 1877 to 1883 after having earlier served in the Chicago City Council in 1876.

Aldrich died in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. He is buried in Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago. His son, James Franklin Aldrich also became a Congressman, holding the same congressional seat as his father.

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Positions held
United States representative, Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly

Family & relationships

Child
J. Frank Aldrich

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Aldrich?

U.S. Representative, Wisconsin (1820-1885)

When was William Aldrich born?

William Aldrich was born on 19 January 1820 in Greenfield.

When did William Aldrich die?

William Aldrich died on 3 December 1885 in Fond du Lac.

What was William Aldrich's occupation?

William Aldrich was a politician.

What nationality was William Aldrich?

William Aldrich was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Aldrich

· Wikidata: Q4163410

· DBpedia: William Aldrich

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