William H. Nobles

William H. Nobles (1816 – December 28, 1876) was an American military officer, businessman, and politician.

Nobles was born in Genesee County, New York. He moved to Wisconsin Territory in 1841 and settled in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin Territory. He then moved to Hudson, Wisconsin Territory and Stillwater, Wisconsin Territory. In 1848, Nobles settled in Saint Paul, Wisconsin Territory. He was involved with the blacksmith, wagon building businesses and was a machinist. He helped constructed a wagon road for the United States government. In 1854 and 1856, Nobles served in the Minnesota Territorial House of Representatives. He also served on the Saint Paul City Council in 1855 and 1856. Nobles served in the 79th New York Volunteer Infantry during the American Civil War. Nobles died in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Nobles County, Minnesota was named in his honor.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ↑ Minnesota Legislators Past and Present-William H. Nobles
  2. ↑ 'Collections of the Minnesota Historical Society-Minnesota Geographical Names Their Origins and Historical Significant,' volume XVII, Warren Upham-editor, Minnesota Historical Society, Saint Paul, Minnesota: 1920, Nobles County, pg. 376-380
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