William H. Dakin

William H. Dakin
From Portrait and biographical album of Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara counties, Wisconsin (1890)
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Green Lake district
In office
January 4, 1875 – January 3, 1876
Preceded bySeymour M. Knox
Succeeded byWaldo Flint
Personal details
Born(1816-08-08)August 8, 1816
Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S.
DiedAugust 20, 1892(1892-08-20) (aged 76)
Resting placeHillside Cemetery, Ripon, Wisconsin
Political party
Spousenone
Childrennone

William Henry Dakin (August 8, 1816 – August 20, 1892) was an American farmer, politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Green Lake County during the 1875 session. He was the first settler in the town of Brooklyn, Green Lake County, Wisconsin.