19th century American politician
Alanson M. Kimball
In office March 4, 1875 โ March 3, 1877Preceded by Philetus Sawyer Succeeded by Gabriel Bouck In office January 1, 1863 โ January 1, 1865Preceded by John T. Kingston Succeeded by Henry G. Webb
Born (1827-03-12 ) March 12, 1827Buxton, Maine , U.S.Died May 26, 1913(1913-05-26) (aged 86)Pine River, Waushara County, Wisconsin , U.S. Resting place Pine River Cemetery, Pine River, Wisconsin Political party Republican Spouse
Frances Abigail Waterman
(
m. 1852; died 1892)
Children Charles A. Kimball (b. 1854; died 1856) Charles A. Kimball (b. 1857; died 1932) Ella A. (Clark) (b. 1853)
Alanson Mellen Kimball (March 12, 1827 – May 26, 1913) was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 6th congressional district . He also served one term in the Wisconsin Senate , representing Adams , Juneau , and Waushara counties.
Biography
Born in Buxton , Maine , Kimball moved to Wisconsin in 1852 and engaged in agricultural and mercantile pursuits, later serving in the Wisconsin State Senate in 1863 and 1864. He was elected as a member of the Republican Party to the United States House of Representatives in 1874 as part of the 44th Congress representing Wisconsin's 6th congressional district . Following his defeat for re-election in 1876, he became involved in the lumber business and served as a delegate to the 1884 Republican National Convention in Chicago .
Death and legacy
Kimball died in Pine River, Waushara County, Wisconsin , on May 26, 1913. He is interred at Pine River Cemetery.[ 1] He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances, and his first son, Charlie.
The town of Kimball, Wisconsin , in Iron County , is named in his honor.[ 2]
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