Oliver A. Caswell Explained

Oliver A. Caswell (May 26, 1826 – May 1, 1885) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Caswell was born on May 26, 1826, in Norwich, Connecticut.[1] Later, he settled in Mount Sterling, Wisconsin. He died at his home near Mount Sterling in 1885[2] and is buried in McAuley-Halls-Branch Pioneer Cemetery.[3]

His great-great-grandson Stuart A. Halsan became a member of the Washington House of Representatives and the Washington State Senate.

Career

Caswell was a member of the Assembly in 1872.[3] He was a member of the Democratic Party. He also served as the deputy sheriff of Crawford County for 12 years and was the town chairman.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin. 11th. Madison, Wis.. 1872. 445.
  2. News: General State News: O. A. Caswell . Green Bay Advocate . May 14, 1885. 2. Newspapers.com. October 7, 2018 .
  3. News: Cemetery Once Belonged to School Dist. . The La Crosse Tribune . December 1, 1965. 37. Newspapers.com. October 8, 2018 .