William O'Neil (Wisconsin politician)

William O'Neal
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 12th district
In office
January 7, 1901 – January 2, 1905
Preceded byClarence A. Lamoreux
Succeeded byAlbert W. Sanborn
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the BayfieldBurnettSawyerWashburn district
In office
January 2, 1893 – January 4, 1897
Preceded byLewis H. Mead
Succeeded byKing G. Staples
Personal details
BornSeptember 20, 1848
Scott, Columbia County, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedMarch 3, 1917(1917-03-03) (aged 68)
Cass Lake, Minnesota, U.S.[1]
Resting placeOakwood Cemetery, Sharon, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Mary Judge
(m. 1880; died 1914)
OccupationMerchant, politician
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
United States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service
  • 1861–1862 (USA)
  • 1862–1865 (USV)
  • 1898–1899 (USV)
RankCaptain, USV
Unit
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
Spanish–American War

William O'Neil (September 20, 1848 – March 3, 1917) was an American merchant, temperance advocate, and Republican politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate (1901–1904) and State Assembly (1893–1896), representing the northwest corner of the state.[1]