Alanson Holly (July 21, 1810September 15, 1882) was an American newspaper editor and Republican politician. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing western Columbia County. Biography Born in Granville, New York, Holly taught school and was in the mercantile and newspaper business in Wyoming County, New York. In 1855, Holly settled in Kilbourn City, Wisconsin, Holly started the newspaper the Wisconsin Mirror in 1856. In 1860, Holly shut down the newspaper and moved to Lockport, New York. In 1866, Holly returned to Kilbourn City and restarted the newspaper. In 1868, Holly served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Holly died in Kilbourn City, Wisconsin. Notes External links 1810 births 1882 deaths People from Granville, New York Politicians from Lockport, New York People from Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Editors of Wisconsin newspapers Educators from New York (state) Members of the Wisconsin State Assembly 19th-century American politicians Journalists from New York (state) 19th-century American educators