William B. Britton
William B. Britton | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Rock 2nd district | |
| In office January 1, 1883 – January 5, 1885 | |
| Preceded by | John Winans |
| Succeeded by | Pliny Norcross |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 8, 1829 |
| Died | December 19, 1910 (aged 81) Janesville, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery, Janesville |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Combs (died 1912) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Colonel, USV |
| Commands | 8th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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William Buckman Britton (January 8, 1829 – December 19, 1910) was an American merchant, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Rock County during the 1883 term. Earlier, he served two years as a member of the city council of Janesville, Wisconsin (1874–1876), and served as a Union Army officer throughout the American Civil War.