William Riley Kinyon (February 3, 1833 – June 2, 1914) was born and raised in Mannsville, New York. He was a Minnesota politician and Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing Owatonna. His first year of service in the Minnesota House of Representatives was in 1868. After leaving the House as a representative, he served as Clerk of the House from 1869 to 1870. He was elected back to the body in 1874, and served as Speaker from 1875 to 1876.[1]

William R. Kinyon
13th Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives
In office
1875–1876
Preceded byA.R. Hall
Succeeded byJohn L. Gibbs
Personal details
BornFebruary 3, 1833
Mannville, New York
DiedJune 2, 1904
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMaryette Gillett
ChildrenGeorge R. Kinyon
ResidenceOwatonna, Minnesota
Alma materUnion College
ProfessionBanker

Educated in the district schools of Jefferson County, New York; Union Academy Belleville, NY, and graduated from Union College, Schenectady, New York, 1856. Moved to Juneau, Wisconsin in 1856 and was teacher in the public schools there for 1 year. He passed his Wisconsin Bar exam in 1858 after reading law in a law office. Moved to Owatonna in 1858 and engaged in the practice of law. William established a private bank with J.C. Easton in 1866; business was absorbed by First National Bank of Owatonna in 1871, of which William was made President and served until 1903. Commissioned Lieut. Colonel, Minnesota National Guard in 1861.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Minnesota Legislators Past and Present
  2. ^ Polk & Co, R.L. (1907). Little Sketches of Big Folks, Minnesota 1907. General Books. ISBN 1-152-39124-0.
Political offices
Preceded by Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives
1875 – 1876
Succeeded by