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Charles Billinghurst
Charles Billinghurst (July 27, 1818 – August 18, 1865) was an American politician and lawyer who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1855 to 1859, representing the 3rd congressional district of Wisconsin as a member of both the Opposition Party and the Republican Party. Early life and education Billinghurst was born in Brighton, New York on July 27, 1818 to William Billinghurst. He attended common schools and studied law. Career Billinghurst was admitted to the bar in 1847; he commenced practiced in Rochester, New York. That same year, Billinghurst moved to Juneau, Wisconsin, where he continued practicing law. Billinghurst was elected to the 1st Wisconsin State Assembly in 1848. Billinghurst edited and published the ''Juneau Burr Oak'' from 1853 to 1854. Billinghurst was elected a presidential elector on the Democratic ticket in 1852. Billinghurst was elected to the United States House of Representatives to represent the 3rd congressional district ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wisconsin
Wisconsin () is a state in the upper Midwestern United States. Wisconsin is the 25th-largest state by total area and the 20th-most populous. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. The bulk of Wisconsin's population live in areas situated along the shores of Lake Michigan. The largest city, Milwaukee, anchors its largest metropolitan area, followed by Green Bay and Kenosha, the third- and fourth-most-populated Wisconsin cities respectively. The state capital, Madison, is currently the second-most-populated and fastest-growing city in the state. Wisconsin is divided into 72 counties and as of the 2020 census had a population of nearly 5.9 million. Wisconsin's geography is diverse, having been greatly impacted by glaciers during the Ice Age with the exception of the Driftless Area. The Northern Highland and Western Upland along wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |