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William S. Irvine William S. Irvine William Stephens Irvine (March 18, 1851 – November, 1942) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Irvine was born on March 18, 1851 in Lona Cora, Maryland. He came with his parents to Wisconsin in 1852, settling in Trempealeau County. He moved to Clark County in 1870, and began farming there in 1873. Irvine was also in the lumber business. He represented his town, the town of Beaver and county board for 16 years, was a tax assessor for four years, and was appointed tax commissioner for Eau Claire County for the year 1901. Irvine was