William A. Prentiss

William A. Prentiss
From History of Milwaukee from its first settlement to the year 1895 (1895)
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Milwaukee 7th district
In office January 7, 1867 – January 4, 1869
Preceded by	Edward Daley
Succeeded by	Daniel Harris Johnson
10th Mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
In office April 1858 – April 1859
Preceded by	James B. Cross
Succeeded by	Herman L. Page
President of the Council of the Wisconsin Territory
In office August 3, 1840 – November 2, 1840
Preceded by	James Collins
Succeeded by	James Maxwell
Member of the Council of the Wisconsin Territory for Milwaukee and Washington counties
In office November 5, 1838 – November 2, 1840 Serving with Daniel Wells Jr.
Preceded by	Alanson Sweet & Gilbert Knapp
Succeeded by	Jonathan E. Arnold & Don A. J. Upham
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Jericho district
In office October 8, 1829 – October 14, 1830
Preceded by	Truman Galusha
Succeeded by	Truman Galusha
Personal details
Born	(1799-03-24)March 24, 1799 Northfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	November 10, 1892(1892-11-10) (aged 93) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting place	Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee
Political party	Republican Whig (before 1856)
Spouse	Eliza Sands ​ (died 1857)​
Children	Helen E. (Jenks) (1834–1911) William A. Prentiss (1836–1872) Sarah E. Prentiss (1838–1928) Charlotte E. Prentiss (1840–1872) George E. Prentiss (1840–1884)
Relatives	Samuel Prentiss (brother) John Holmes Prentiss (brother) Theodore Prentiss (nephew)
Occupation	Merchant
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William Augustus Prentiss (March 24, 1799 – November 10, 1892) was an American merchant, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He played an important role in creating the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and was the 10th mayor of that city. He also served in the Vermont House of Representatives, the 2nd Wisconsin Territorial Assembly, and the Wisconsin State Assembly.