William B. Sheldon | |
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Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Wisconsin Territory | |
In office June 11, 1838 – November 26, 1838 | |
Preceded by | Isaac Leffler |
Succeeded by | John W. Blackstone |
Representative to the Legislative Assembly of the Wisconsin Territory from Milwaukee County | |
In office October 25, 1836 – November 26, 1838 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
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Born | William Billings Sheldon 1805 Red Hook, New York, U.S. |
Died | October 20, 1847 Buffalo, New York | (aged 41–42)
Cause of death | Asthma |
Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Janesville, Wisconsin |
Political party | Democratic |
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William Billings Sheldon (1805 – October 20, 1847) was an American lawyer and Wisconsin pioneer. He was an early settler of Janesville, Wisconsin, and served in the Legislature of the Wisconsin Territory. He was Speaker of the Assembly during the Special Session of the 1st Legislature.