Alanson Mellen Kimball (March 12, 1827May 26, 1913) was an American politician who served as a member of the

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from

Wisconsin's 6th congressional district Wisconsin's 6th congressional district is a congressional district of the United States House of Representatives in eastern Wisconsin. It is based in the rural, suburban and exurban communities between Madison, Milwaukee, and Green Bay. It also ...

. He also served one term in the

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, representing Adams,

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, and Waushara counties.

Biography

Born in

Buxton Buxton is a spa town in the Borough of High Peak, Derbyshire, England. It is England's highest market town, sited at some above sea level.

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, 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

in 1874 as part of the 44th Congress representing

. 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

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Death and legacy

Kimball died in

Pine River, Waushara County, Wisconsin Pine River is a census-designated place in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. The community is located at the intersection of County H and County E, in the town of Leon. As of the 2010 census, its population is 147. Notable people * Al ...

, on May 26, 1913. He is interred at Pine River Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances, and his first son, Charlie. The town of

Kimball, Wisconsin Kimball is a town in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 540 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Kimball and Orva are located in the town. History The town was named for Congressman Alanson M. Kimball. ...

, in Iron County, is named in his honor.

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