Edward Vernon Whiton was an American

United States

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 jurist and politician from Wisconsin

Wisconsin

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Born in South Lee, Massachusetts, Whiton moved to Janesville, Wisconsin

Janesville, Wisconsin

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, where he practiced law. In 1838-1842, he served in the Wisconsin Territorial House of Representatives and served as speaker. From 1844-1846, he served in the Wisconsin Territorial Council. In 1847, Whiton was elected to the second Wisconsin Constitutuional Convention. In 1848, Whiton was elected a Wisconsin Circuit Court

Wisconsin Circuit Court

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 judge and also served as a justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wisconsin Supreme Court

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until a separate supreme court was formed in 1853. In 1852, Whiton was elected the first Chief Justice of the newly formed Wisconsin Supreme Court serving until his death.