Alexander Wilson (Wisconsin politician)
Alexander Wilson (August 16, 1833 – March 4, 1888) was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He was the 12th Attorney General of Wisconsin, serving from 1878 through 1882, and served several years as a district attorney and county judge in Iowa County, Wisconsin.
Alexander Wilson | |
|---|---|
| 12th Attorney General of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 7, 1878 – January 2, 1882 | |
| Governor | William E. Smith Jeremiah McLain Rusk |
| Preceded by | A. Scott Sloan |
| Succeeded by | Leander F. Frisby |
| County Judge of Iowa County, Wisconsin | |
| In office December 9, 1867 – January 3, 1870 | |
| Appointed by | Lucius Fairchild |
| Preceded by | Luman M. Strong |
| Succeeded by | Robert Wilson |
| District Attorney of Iowa County, Wisconsin | |
| In office January 2, 1865 – December 9, 1867 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph H. Clary |
| Succeeded by | E. P. Weber |
| In office January 7, 1861 – January 5, 1863 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph H. Clary |
| Succeeded by | Joseph H. Clary |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 16, 1833 Westfield, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 4, 1888 (aged 54) Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Resting place | Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska |
| Political party | Republican |
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