William Lindsay (July 15, 1840 – December 6, 1927) was a member of the

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Biography

Lindsay was born on July 15, 1840, in Dundee, Scotland. He would later move to Trenton, Dodge County, Wisconsin. After living for a time in Olmsted County, Minnesota, he moved to

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, in 1874.

Career

Lindsay was elected to the Assembly in 1882. Previously, he was Chairman of the Olmsted County Board in 1866. He was a Republican.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Lindsay, William Politicians from Dundee Scottish emigrants to the United States People from Trenton, Dodge County, Wisconsin People from Olmsted County, Minnesota Politicians from Milwaukee Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly Minnesota Republicans 1840 births 1927 deaths