Walter L. Dexter
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Walter Lovejoy Dexter (December 19, 1841 ā June 17, 1920) was an American farmer and politician.
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Walter L. Dexter | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
In office 1878 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Walter Lovejoy Dexter (1841-12-19)December 19, 1841 Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin |
Died | June 17, 1920(1920-06-17) (aged 78) Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin |
Political party | Democratic |
Occupation | Farmer, politician |
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Born in the town of Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, Dexter was a farmer. He served as chairman of the Pleasant Prairie Town Board and as town treasurer. In 1878, Dexter served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Democrat. Later, he served as sheriff of Kenosha County. Dexter died at his home in Pleasant Prairie.[1][2]