Hiram N. Moulton

Hiram N. Moulton (August 14, 1818 – August 28, 1899) was an American politician who served as the 21st mayor of Madison, Wisconsin, from 1885 to 1886.

Hiram N. Moulton
21st Mayor of Madison, Wisconsin
In office 1885–1886
Preceded by	Breese J. Stevens
Succeeded by	Elisha W. Keyes
Personal details
Born	(1818-08-14)August 14, 1818 East Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
Died	August 28, 1899(1899-08-28) (aged 81)
Cause of death	Liver cancer
Spouse	Ellen Cook
Occupation	Politician

Biography

Moulton was born on August 14, 1818, in East Hartford, Connecticut, the eldest of twelve children.^[1][2] Moulton moved to Madison in 1854.^[1] He married Ellen Cook. They also owned a home in Burke, Wisconsin. Moulton worked as a contractor and helped construct the Wisconsin State Capitol. He was later appointed State Carpenter of Wisconsin by Governor George Wilbur Peck. Moulton died of liver cancer on August 28, 1899.^[1][3]

Political career

Moulton was mayor of Madison from 1885 to 1886. Previously, he was an alderman.^[1]