Vivus Wright Dorwin

Vivus W. Dorwin
Woodcarving by A. Zeese & Co.
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Pepin district
In office January 7, 1889 – January 5, 1891
Preceded by	John Newcomb
Succeeded by	William Edmunds Plummer
In office January 5, 1885 – January 3, 1887
Preceded by	William H. Huntington
Succeeded by	John Newcomb
In office January 1, 1877 – January 6, 1879
Preceded by	Menzus R. Bump (Dunn–Pepin)
Succeeded by	James Barry
Personal details
Born	(1832-01-15)January 15, 1832 Champion, New York, U.S.
Died	September 27, 1904(1904-09-27) (aged 72) Pepin County, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting place	Forest Hill Cemetery, Durand, Wisconsin
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Helen Mariette Van Hoesen (died 1911)
Children	Harriet M. (Brown) (b. 1859; died 1925) Marcellus Dorwin (b. 1861; died 1925) John Dorwin (b. 1863; died 1955) Ella Cora (Jones) (b. 1873; died 1958) Mary E. Dorwin (b. 1875; died 1906) William V. Dorwin Helen I. (Odell) Lillian (Averill) Edward S. Dorwin Laura Dorwin Boscoe L. Dorwin
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Volunteers Union Army
Years of service	1862–1863
Rank	Captain, USV
Unit	25th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/wars	American Civil War

Vivus Wright Dorwin (January 15, 1832 – September 27, 1904) was an American farmer, businessman, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served four terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Pepin County.