William B. Britton | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Rock 2nd district | |
| In office January 1, 1883 – January 5, 1885 | |
| Preceded by | John Winans |
| Succeeded by | Pliny Norcross |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 8, 1829 Monmouth County, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | December 19, 1910 (aged 81) Janesville, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery, Janesville, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Combs (died 1912) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Colonel, USV |
| Commands | 8th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
William B. Britton (January 8, 1829 – December 19, 1910) was an American merchant and Republican politician. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Rock County, and was a Union Army officer throughout the American Civil War.[1]