Moses Ransom Doyon | |
|---|---|
| 24th Mayor of Madison, Wisconsin | |
| In office 1888–1889 | |
| Preceded by | James Conklin |
| Succeeded by | Robert McKee Bashford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 18, 1845 Franklin, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | August 12, 1933 (aged 87) |
| Spouse |
Amelia Herrick (m. 1869) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Moses Ransom Doyon (December 18, 1845 – August 12, 1933) was an American politician who served as the 24th mayor of Madison, Wisconsin, from 1888 to 1889.
Biography
[edit]Doyon was born on December 18, 1845, in Franklin, Vermont.[1] He married Amelia Herrick on October 19, 1869. Doyon moved to Ironton, Wisconsin, in 1878. He moved to Madison in 1881. Doyon died on August 12, 1933.[2]
His former home, known as the William T. Leitch House, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3] The house was also home to Madison Mayor William T. Leitch and U.S. Representative Nils P. Haugen.
Career
[edit]Doyon was mayor from 1888 to 1890. He was elected in 1888 and reelected in 1889 as candidate of all political parties. Previously, he was a member of Board of Education of Madison.
References
[edit]- ^ "WI BIO - Dane Co - DOYON, M. Ransom". Chicago: Biographical Review Pub. Co. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
- ^ "Moses Ransom Doyon". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
- ^ "Leitch House". Historical Marker Database.org. Retrieved 2012-02-05.