James Allison (1858 – after 1919) was an American politician. He was a member of the

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in 1912–13.

Biography

Allison was born on July 25, 1858, to Mary Crockett and William Allison on a farm in Maxville, Wisconsin, that he would later own. In 1880, his father was also a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Allison attended high school in Durand, Wisconsin. In addition to farming, he was a

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superintendent, teacher and conducted a

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. On January 30, 1889, Allison married Florence Mace (1864–1921), a school teacher originally from

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, with whom he raised three sons. One of them, Robert M., would become Clerk of Maxville. Like his parents, Allison and his wife are interred in Maxville.

Political career

Allison was a member of the Assembly during the 1913 session. Other positions he held include school board member. He was a Republican.

References

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