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American politician
For others of a similar name, see William Packard.
Packard was a member of the Assembly during the 1880 and 1883 sessions. Other positions he held include Racine alderman in 1876 and 1878 and Mayor of Racine. He was a Democrat.
References
The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin. David Atwood. 1880. pp. 507–508.
The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin. 1883. pp. 501–502.
Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 164.