Hiram W. Roblier
19th century American politician
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Hiram W. Roblier (May 7, 1823 – October 26, 1897) was an American businessman and Republican politician. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Columbia County.
Hiram W. Roblier | |
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Portrait from The History of Columbia County, Wisconsin (1880) | |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Columbia 3rd district | |
| In office January 5, 1874 – January 4, 1875 | |
| Preceded by | John L. Porter |
| Succeeded by | John B. Dwinnell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 7, 1823 Big Flats, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 26, 1897 (aged 74) Coloma, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hillside Cemetery, Coloma, Wisconsin |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Deborah Rowley (m. 1855–1897) |
| Children | at least 2 |
Biography
Roblier was born on May 7, 1823, in Big Flats, New York.[1][2] In 1853, Roblier moved to Lowville, Wisconsin and settled in the town of Wyocena in 1854.[1] He married Deborah Rowley or Sawley (1831–1907) in 1855.[1][2] He was a farmer. Roblier served in the Wisconsin Assembly in 1874 as a Republican.[2][3] He also served as chairman of the Wyocena Town Board and as Superintendent of the Poor for Columbia County, Wisconsin.[1][2] In 1884, Roblier moved to Coloma, Wisconsin, and worked in the mercantile business.[2][4][5]
