Walter L. Dexter Explained

Walter L. Dexter
Birth Name:Walter Lovejoy Dexter
Birth Date:19 December 1841
Birth Place:Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Death Place:Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Occupation:Farmer, politician
Party:Democratic
Office:Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
Term:1878

Walter Lovejoy Dexter (December 19, 1841  - June 17, 1920) was an American farmer and politician.

Born in the town of Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, Dexter was a farmer. He served as chairman of the Pleasant Prairie Town Board and as town treasurer. In 1878, Dexter served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Democrat. Later, he served as sheriff of Kenosha County. Dexter died at his home in Pleasant Prairie.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Wisconsin Blue Book 1878, Biographical Sketch of Walter L. Dexter, pg. 473
  2. "Wisconsin News-Walter L. Dexter", Manitowoc Herald News, June 22, 1920, pg. 4