William W. Dixon

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William W. Dixon

William Wirt Dixon (born June 3, 1838 in New York City , † November 13, 1910 in Los Angeles , California ) was an American politician . Between 1891 and 1893 he represented the state of Montana in the US House of Representatives .

Career

In 1843 Dixon moved to Illinois and in 1849 to Keokuk , Iowa , where he studied law. In 1858 he was admitted to the bar. In the course of the following years he came to the Montana Territory via the states of Tennessee , Arkansas , California and Nevada . There he lived first in Helena and later in Deer Lodge . Politically, he became a member of the Democratic Party .

From 1871 to 1872 Dixon was a member of the Territorial House of Representatives. He served on the Montana Constituent Assemblies in 1884 and 1889. His main occupation was a lawyer. Between March 4, 1891 and March 3, 1893 he completed a legislative term as a member of Congress . After his re-election failed, he continued to practice as a lawyer. Its seat went to Charles S. Hartman . Dixon also ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the US Senate . The politician, who died in Los Angeles in November 1910, was buried in Rock Creek Cemetery in Washington, DC .

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SURNAME Dixon, William W.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Dixon, William Wirt (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American politician
DATE OF BIRTH June 3, 1838
PLACE OF BIRTH New York City
DATE OF DEATH November 13, 1910
Place of death Los Angeles , California