Orrin T. Maxson | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 5, 1857 – January 4, 1858 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Lucius Cannon |
| Constituency | Chippewa–Clark–Dunn–Pierce district |
| In office January 3, 1853 – January 2, 1854 | |
| Preceded by | Otis W. Hoyt |
| Succeeded by | William M. Torbert |
| Constituency | La Pointe–St. Croix district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 17, 1823 Centerville, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 12, 1895 (aged 72) Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Drug overdose |
| Resting place | Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago |
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| Spouse | Eunice McCray |
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| Alma mater | Rush Medical College |
| Profession | Physician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers (Union Army) |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 |
| Rank | Captain, USV |
| Unit | 12th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Orrin Teall Maxson (March 17, 1823 – May 12, 1895) was an American physician, politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was an important early settler of Prescott, Wisconsin, and represented northwestern Wisconsin in the Wisconsin State Assembly during the 1853 and 1857 legislative sessions. His name was often abbreviated O. T. Maxson; his last name was sometimes spelled Maxon.