11th Wisconsin Legislature

The Eleventh Wisconsin Legislature convened from January 13, 1858, to March 17, 1858, in regular session.

Senators representing even-numbered districts were newly elected for this session and were serving the first year of a two-year term. Assembly members were elected to a one-year term. Assembly members and even-numbered senators were elected in the general election of November 3, 1857. Senators representing odd-numbered districts were serving the second year of their two-year term, having been elected in the general election held on November 4, 1856.

The governor of Wisconsin during this entire term was Republican Alexander Randall, of Waukesha County, serving the first year of a two-year term, having won election in the 1857 Wisconsin gubernatorial election.

Major events

• January 4, 1858: Inauguration of Alexander Randall as the 6th Governor of Wisconsin.

Major legislation

• February 25, 1858: Act to divide the County of Dunn, and create the County of Pepin, 1858 Act 15
• March 5, 1858: Act to divide the County of Marquette and erect the County of Green Lake, 1858 Act 17
• May 12, 1858: Act providing for the organization, enrolling and discipline of the Militia of the State of Wisconsin, 1858 Act 87
• May 17, 1858: Act to protect the people against corrupt and secret influences of matters of Legislation, 1858 Act 145

Party summary

Senate summary

Assembly summary

Sessions

• 1st Regular session: January 13, 1858 – March 17, 1858

Leaders

Senate leadership

• President of the Senate: Erasmus D. Campbell, Lieutenant Governor
• President pro tempore: Hiram H. Giles

Assembly leadership

• Speaker of the Assembly: Frederick S. Lovell

Members

Members of the Senate

Members of the Wisconsin Senate for the Eleventh Wisconsin Legislature (30):

Members of the Assembly

Members of the Assembly for the Eleventh Wisconsin Legislature:

Employees

Senate employees

• Chief Clerk: John L. V. Thomas
• Sergeant-at-Arms: Nathaniel L. Stout

Assembly employees

• Chief Clerk: L. H. D. Crane
• Sergeant-at-Arms: Francis Massing

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