William T. Sterling (January 29, 1808 – January 12, 1903) was an American politician and pioneer from

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, Sterling came with

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to the lead mines of Wisconsin. Sterling served as a clerk in the Wisconsin Territorial Legislature. In 1848 and 1850, Sterling served in the

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. In 1852, Sterling platted what is now the village of Mount Sterling in Crawford County. Sterling died at his daughter's home in Scott, Wisconsin in 1903.

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People from Woodford County, Kentucky People from Mount Sterling, Wisconsin American city founders Employees of the Wisconsin Legislature Members of the Wisconsin State Assembly 1808 births 1903 deaths 19th-century American legislators 19th-century Wisconsin politicians {{Wisconsin-WIAssembly-stub