Marcellus Dorwin Explained

Marcellus Dorwin was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Dorwin was born on February 14, 1861, in Durand (town), Wisconsin. His father, Vivus Wright Dorwin, was also a member of the Assembly. The younger Dorwin attended what would become Gale College and what is now Valparaiso University. He died in 1925.[1]

Political career

Dorwin was elected to the Assembly in 1924.[2] Additionally, he was Town Chairman (similar to Mayor) of Durand and Chairman of the Pepin County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors. He was a Republican.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dorwin, Marcellus. Wisconsin Historical Society. 2015-12-04.
  2. Web site: Biographical: U. S. senators, state officers, supreme court judges, state senators, members of assembly. University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. 2015-12-04.