William John McCoy

William John McCoy was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from Beetown.

Portrait of William John McCoy, businessman and legislator of Beetown

Biography

McCoy was born on September 30, 1834 in Argyle, New York.[1] He moved to Beetown, Wisconsin in 1852 and to Lancaster, Wisconsin in 1880.[2] McCoy died on June 28, 1897.

Career

McCoy was elected to the Assembly in 1875 and would serve four terms. Additionally, he was Chairman of the Beetown Board from 1869 to 1875. He was a Democrat.

References

  1. ↑ "Official Directory". Wisconsin Blue Book. Retrieved 2013-10-18.
  2. ↑ "William J. McCoy". RootsWeb. Retrieved 2013-10-18.