William Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 4th district | |
| In office January 1, 1872 – January 5, 1874 | |
| Preceded by | Adam Schantz |
| Succeeded by | Adelbert Bleekman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 1, 1839 Rutherglen, Scotland, UK |
| Died | October 26, 1913 (aged 74) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Stroke |
| Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery, Salt Lake City |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Mary Elizabeth Fretwell
(m. 1866–1913) |
| Children |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 |
| Rank |
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| Unit | 10th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
William Nelson (July 1, 1839 – October 26, 1913) was a Scottish American immigrant, newspaper publisher, and Republican politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing Vernon and Monroe counties in the 1872 and 1873 sessions, and was later editor of The Salt Lake Tribune, in Salt Lake City, Utah.