Alanson Holly
19th century American politician and newspaperman
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Alanson Holly (July 21, 1810 – September 15, 1882) was an American newspaper editor and Republican politician. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing western Columbia County.
Alanson Holly | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Columbia 1st district | |
| In office January 6, 1868 – January 4, 1869 | |
| Preceded by | W. Scott Schermerhorn |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Jackson Turner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 21, 1810 Granville, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 15, 1882 (aged 72) Kilbourn City, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Spring Grove Cemetery, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin |
| Party | Republican |
| Occupation | newspaperman |
Biography
Born in Granville, New York, Holly taught school and was in the mercantile and newspaper business in Wyoming County, New York. In 1855, Holly settled in Kilbourn City, Wisconsin, Holly started the newspaper the Wisconsin Mirror in 1856.[1] In 1860, Holly shut down the newspaper[2] and moved to Lockport, New York. In 1866, Holly returned to Kilbourn City and restarted the newspaper. In 1868, Holly served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Holly died in Kilbourn City, Wisconsin.[3][4][5]
