Alexander McDonald Thomson

Alexander M. Thomson
Portrait which appeared in his work A Political History of Wisconsin (1900)
19th Speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly
In office
January 6, 1868 – January 3, 1870
Preceded byAngus Cameron
Succeeded byJames M. Bingham
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Rock 5th district
In office
January 6, 1868 – January 3, 1870
Preceded byPliny Norcross
Succeeded byAlexander Graham
Personal details
Born(1822-05-20)May 20, 1822
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJune 9, 1898(1898-06-09) (aged 76)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeUnion Cemetery, Hartford, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
SpouseEmeline L. Thomson (died 1892)

Alexander McDonald Thomson (May 20, 1822 – June 9, 1898) was an American journalist, historian, and Republican politician. He served as the 19th Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly (1868–1870). In historical documents, he is sometimes referred to as A. M. Thomson or A. McD. Thomson.