19th century American politician
William B. Britton
In office Preceded by John Winans Succeeded by Pliny Norcross
Born (1829-01-08 ) January 8, 1829Monmouth County, New Jersey , U.S.Died December 19, 1910(1910-12-19) (aged 81)Janesville, Wisconsin , U.S. Resting place Oak Hill Cemetery, Janesville, Wisconsin Political party Republican Spouse Elizabeth Combs (died 1912) Children Irene (Lane) (b. 1853; died 1925) Allegiance United States Branch/service United States Army Union Army Years of service 1861–1865 Rank Colonel , USV Commands 8th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry Battles/wars American Civil War
William B. Britton (January 8, 1829 – December 19, 1910) was an American merchant and Republican politician. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly , representing Rock County , and was a Union Army officer throughout the American Civil War .[ 1]
Biography
Britton was born on January 8, 1829, in Monmouth County, New Jersey . In 1855, he moved to Janesville, Wisconsin . Britton was a merchant by trade. He died on December 19, 1910.
Military career
Early on in the American Civil War , Britton enlisted in the Union Army . Soon after, he was commissioned an officer and assigned to the 8th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment . Britton eventually achieved the rank of colonel and assumed command of the regiment. Engagements he participated in include the Battle of Jackson, Mississippi , the Red River Campaign and the Battle of Nashville .
Later, Britton became a colonel with what is now the Wisconsin Army National Guard .
Political career
Britton was a member of the Assembly in 1883. Previously, he had been a member of the common council of Janesville in 1874 and 1875. He was a Republican .
References
^ THE BLUE BOOK OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN . 1883. pp. 502– 503.
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