William T. Lewis | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Racine 1st district | |
In office January 4, 1897 – January 2, 1899 | |
Preceded by | Charles M. Hambright |
Succeeded by | John C. Wagner |
Personal details | |
Born | Utica, New York, U.S. | March 10, 1840
Died | December 30, 1915 Racine, Wisconsin, U.S. | (aged 75)
Resting place | Mound Cemetery, Racine, Wisconsin |
Spouse |
Mary Isabel Mitchell
(m. 1864–1915) |
Children |
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Relatives | James F. Lewis (brother) |
Known for | Co-founder of the Mitchell-Lewis Motor Company and the Racine Rubber Company |
William Turnor Lewis (March 10, 1840 – December 30, 1915) was an American businessman and Republican politician. He was one of the founders of the Mitchell-Lewis Motor Company. He also served in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the city of Racine in the 1897 session, and was an important contributor in the establishment of the primary election system in Wisconsin.