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William H. Thomas (Wisconsin Politician)
William H. Thomas (September 25, 1821December 26, 1898) was an Americans, American lawyer, Democratic Party (United States), Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served two terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Waukesha County, Wisconsin, Waukesha County, and served as a Union Army cavalry officer during the American Civil War. Biography Thomas was born on September 25, 1821, in Clinton County, New York, and received a liberal education. He came to the Wisconsin Territory as a young man, in 1838, and settled a large farm in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, Lisbon, in what is now Waukesha County, Wisconsin. He became active with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin and was elected to the 4th Wisconsin Territorial Assembly, representing Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Milwaukee and Washington County, Wisconsin, Washington counties—Milwaukee County at that time comprised all of the territory which is now Waukesha County. After Wisconsin ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
District Attorney
In the United States, a district attorney (DA), county attorney, state's attorney, prosecuting attorney, commonwealth's attorney, or state attorney is the chief prosecutor and/or chief law enforcement officer representing a U.S. state in a local government area, typically a county or a group of counties. The exact name and scope of the office varies by state. Alternative titles for the office include county attorney, solicitor, or county prosecutor. The prosecution is the legal party responsible for presenting the case against an individual suspected of breaking the law, initiating and directing further criminal investigations, guiding and recommending the sentencing of offenders, and are the only attorneys allowed to participate in grand jury proceedings. The prosecutors decide what criminal charges to bring, and when and where a person will answer to those charges. In carrying out their duties, prosecutors have the authority to investigate persons, grant immunity to witnes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
