W. F. Watrous | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Calumet district | |
In office January 6, 1862 – January 5, 1863 | |
Preceded by | Le Roy Graves |
Succeeded by | James Robinson |
Personal details | |
Born | Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, U.S. | August 10, 1825
Died | July 18, 1910 Fort Collins, Colorado, U.S. | (aged 84)
Resting place | Grandview Cemetery, Fort Collins |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Jane Bevier Carrier
(m. 1847–1910) |
Children |
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Relatives |
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Occupation | fruit farmer |
William Frisbie Watrous (August 10, 1825 – July 18, 1910) was an American fruit farmer and pioneer of Wisconsin and Colorado. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Calumet County during the 1862 session. He later served fourteen years on the Colorado Board of Agriculture and was instrumental in funding construction of Colorado Agricultural College.