Angus Cameron (American politician)

Angus Cameron (July 4, 1826 – March 30, 1897) was an American lawyer, banker, and politician who served ten years as United States Senator from Wisconsin. He also served as the 18th speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly and served two terms in the Wisconsin State Senate, representing La Crosse County.

Angus Cameron
United States Senator
from Wisconsin
In office
March 14, 1881 – March 3, 1885
Preceded byMatthew H. Carpenter
Succeeded byJohn Coit Spooner
In office
March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1881
Preceded byMatthew H. Carpenter
Succeeded byPhiletus Sawyer
18th Speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly
In office
January 9, 1867 – January 8, 1868
Preceded byHenry D. Barron
Succeeded byAlexander McDonald Thomson
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 31st district
In office
January 1, 1871 – January 1, 1873
Preceded byCyrus M. Butt
Succeeded byGideon C. Hixon
In office
January 1, 1863 – January 1, 1865
Preceded byEdwin Flint
Succeeded byJohn Alonzo Chandler
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the La Crosse 1st district
In office
January 1, 1866 – January 1, 1868
Preceded byTownsend N. Horton
Succeeded byTheodore Rodolf
Personal details
Born(1826-07-04)July 4, 1826
Caledonia, New York
DiedMarch 30, 1897(1897-03-30) (aged 70)
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Resting placeOak Grove Cemetery
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
  • Mary Papillon Barker Baker
  • (died 1907)
ChildrenNone.
Parents
  • Duncan A. Cameron (father)
  • Sarah McColl Cameron (mother)
Alma materSyracuse University
Professionlawyer, banker, politician
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