Hiram S. Town
Hiram S. Town (January 16, 1833 – July 7, 1901) was an American farmer, politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was the 3rd mayor of Ripon, Wisconsin, and represented Fond du Lac County in the Wisconsin State Senate during the 1870 and 1871 sessions. He was one of the founders of the Republican Party and served as a Union Army cavalry officer during the American Civil War.
Hiram S. Town | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 20th district | |
| In office January 3, 1870 – January 1, 1872 | |
| Preceded by | Edward S. Bragg |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Wagner |
| Sheriff of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin | |
| In office January 6, 1868 – January 3, 1870 | |
| Preceded by | John Peacock |
| Succeeded by | Mortimer B. Pierce |
| 3rd Mayor of Ripon, Wisconsin | |
| In office April 1860 – April 1861 | |
| Preceded by | Jehdeiah Bowen |
| Succeeded by | Philo England |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 16, 1833 Cornwall, Upper Canada |
| Died | July 7, 1901 (aged 68) Port Hudson, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hillside Cemetery, Ripon, Wisconsin |
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| Spouse |
Emily Stevens (m. 1855–1901) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 |
| Rank | Major, USV |
| Unit | 1st Reg. Wis. Vol. Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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