Edward W. Whitson Explained

Edward W. Whitson was an American politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Whitson was born on Long Island, New York on April 1, 1849.^[1] He moved with his parents to Wisconsin in 1851. In 1882, he married Anna D. Jones. They later moved to Merrill, Wisconsin. Whitson was a Congregationalist.

Career

Whitson was elected to the Assembly in 1902. Previously, he had been elected Mayor of Tomahawk, Wisconsin in 1874. He was a Republican.

External links

• The Political Graveyard

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bio: Whitson, Edward W.. Lincoln County, Wisconsin Internet Library. 2011-12-21.