Alanson M. Kimball

Alanson Mellen Kimball (March 12, 1827 – May 26, 1913) was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 6th congressional district. He also served one term in the Wisconsin State Senate, representing Adams, Juneau, and Waushara counties.

Alanson M. Kimball
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Wisconsin's 6th district
In office
March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1877
Preceded byPhiletus Sawyer
Succeeded byGabriel Bouck
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 9th district
In office
January 1, 1863 – January 1, 1865
Preceded byJohn T. Kingston
Succeeded byHenry G. Webb
Personal details
Born(1827-03-12)March 12, 1827
Buxton, Maine
DiedMay 26, 1913(1913-05-26) (aged 86)
Pine River, Wisconsin
Resting placePine River Cemetery
Pine River, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)
  • Frances A. Kimball
  • (died 1892)
Children
  • Charlie A. Kimball
  • (b. 1854; died 1856)
  • Charlie A. Kimball
  • (b. 1857; died 1932)

Biography

Born in Buxton, Maine, 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 United States House of Representatives in 1874 as part of the 44th Congress representing Wisconsin's 6th congressional district. 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 Chicago.

Death and Legacy

Kimball died in Pine River, Waushara County, Wisconsin, on May 26, 1913. He is interred at Pine River Cemetery.[1] He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances, and his first son, Charlie.

The town of Kimball, Wisconsin, in Iron County, is named in his honor.[2]

Notes
  1. Alanson Kimball, Wisconsin Historical Society
  2. Callary, Edward. Place Names of Wisconsin. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Press. p. 140. ISBN 978-0-299-30964-0.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Philetus Sawyer		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Wisconsin's 6th congressional district
March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1877		 Succeeded by
Gabriel Bouck


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