Marcellus Dorwin
American politician
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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.