Alexander McDonald Thomson
Alexander McDonald Thomson (May 20, 1822 – June 9, 1898) was an American journalist, historian, and Republican politician. He served as the 19th Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly (1868–1870). In historical documents, he is sometimes referred to as A. M. Thomson or A. McD. Thomson.
Alexander M. Thomson | |
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Portrait which appeared in his work A Political History of Wisconsin (1900) | |
| 19th Speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly | |
| In office January 6, 1868 – January 3, 1870 | |
| Preceded by | Angus Cameron |
| Succeeded by | James M. Bingham |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Rock 5th district | |
| In office January 6, 1868 – January 3, 1870 | |
| Preceded by | Pliny Norcross |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Graham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 20, 1822 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | June 9, 1898 (aged 76) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Union Cemetery, Hartford, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Emeline L. Thomson (died 1892) |
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