William Alonzo Barber

For others of a similar name, see William Barber.

William Alonzo Barber was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.[1]

Biography

Barber was born on January 11, 1843 in Saratoga County, New York. During the American Civil War, he served with the 37th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army. Other jobs he held include merchant, banker, partner of lumber firm, teacher and Director of Wayland Academy.

On April 9, 1867, Barber married Mary Lawton. They would have two children. Barber was a Baptist.

Political career

Barber was a member of the Assembly in 1882. Other positions he held include Postmaster of Warrens, Wisconsin. He was a Republican.

References

  1. ↑ Randolph A. Richards, ed. (1912). HISTORY OF MONROE COUNTY WISCONSIN. Chicago: C. F. Cooper & Co. pp. 596–597.
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