William Henry Washburn (June 1842 – March 24, 1916) was a member of the

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Biography

Washburn was born in June 1842, sources have differed on the exact date. During the

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, he served with the

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of the

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. He was a travelling salesman by trade.

Political career

Washburn was a member of the Assembly in 1879. Previously, he was a Supervisor of Pewaukee, Wisconsin in 1868. He was a Republican.

References

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