George E. Dexter

George Edward Dexter (July 26, 1823 – August 27, 1894) was an American lawyer, banker, politician, and pioneer of Wisconsin and Minnesota. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing Green County during the 1856 and 1857 sessions. He was one of dozens of lawmakers in the 1856 session caught up in the La Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad bribery scheme.

George E. Dexter
Court Commissioner of Fillmore County, Minnesota
In office
January 1, 1864 – January 1, 1870
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byReuben Wells
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 24th district
In office
January 7, 1856 – January 4, 1858
Preceded byFrancis H. West
Succeeded byJohn Holden Warren
Personal details
Born(1823-07-26)July 26, 1823
New York, New York, U.S.
DiedAugust 27, 1894(1894-08-27) (aged 71)
Charles City, Iowa, U.S.
Resting placeRiverside Cemetery, Charles City, Iowa
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
  • Elizabeth Conkey
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    (m. 1865; died 1876)​
  • Julietta Oakes
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    (m. 1879⁠–⁠1894)​
Childrennone
Alma materHamilton College
ProfessionLawyer
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