William John McCoy

William John McCoy (September 30, 1834 – June 28, 1897) 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][2] He moved to Beetown, Wisconsin in 1852 and to Lancaster, Wisconsin in 1880.[1] McCoy died on June 28, 1897.[1]

Career

McCoy was elected to the Assembly in 1875 and served four terms.[1] Additionally, he was Chairman of the Beetown Board from 1869 to 1875. He was a Democrat.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Wisconsin Items: W. J. McCoy". The Weekly Wisconsin. July 3, 1897. p. 4. Retrieved May 7, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ↑ Official Directory. Wisconsin Blue Book 1876. Retrieved 2013-10-18.

See also

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