Orris Pratt

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Orris Pratt was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, serving one term. Born in Michigan, he moved to Wisconsin as a child with his family. He followed his father into farming and politics.

Biography

Orris Pratt was born on September 18, 1837, in

Wisconsin State Senate.[1]

The younger Pratt followed his father into farming. He married and had a family, and farmed in Spring Prairie.

Political career

Pratt was elected as a member of the Assembly from Spring Prairie in 1883.[2] Previously, he had chaired the town board (similar to city council) of Spring Prairie in 1881 and 1882. He was a Republican.

References

  1. ^ HISTORY OF WALWORTH COUNTY, WISCONSIN. Chicago: Western Historical Company. p. 916.
  2. ^ THE BLUE BOOK OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. 1883. pp. 505–506.