William M. Colladay

William McLean Colladay (April 12, 1809 – September 26, 1893) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate.

Biography

Colladay was born on April 12, 1809 in Germantown, Pennsylvania.[1] He moved to what is now Dunn, Dane County, Wisconsin in 1846. He died at his home on Colladay Point in Dunn in 1893.[2][3]

Career

Colladay was a member of the Assembly during the 1856 and 1865 sessions. In the Senate, he represented the 11th District during the 1871 session and the 7th District during the 1872 session.[4] Other positions Colladay held include County Supervisor of Dane County, Wisconsin. A Republican,[3] he was affiliated with the National Union Party.

References
  1. The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (11th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1872. p. 437.
  2. "The Local News". Portage Weekly Democrat. Portage, WI. October 6, 1893. p. 5. Retrieved January 20, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Death of William Colladay". The Weekly Wisconsin. Milwaukee, WI. September 30, 1893. p. 7. Retrieved January 20, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Those Who Served: Wisconsin Legislators 1848 - 2007" (PDF). Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. pp. 103, 130. Retrieved 2015-10-01.
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