Roger Williams (Wisconsin politician)
Roger Williams | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Vernon 2nd district | |
| In office January 6, 1879 – January 5, 1880 | |
| Preceded by | Allen Rusk |
| Succeeded by | David C. Yakey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 21, 1836 Oswego, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 20, 1916 (aged 80) Hillsboro, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Ellen Melissa Matteson
(m. 1842; died 1903) |
| Children |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1864 |
| Unit | 110th Reg. N.Y. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Roger Williams (January 21, 1836 – December 20, 1916) was an American merchant, farmer, and Republican politician. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly (1879) and served ten years as chairman of the town of Hillsboro, Wisconsin.