11th Wisconsin Legislature

The Eleventh Wisconsin Legislature convened from January 13, 1858, to March 17, 1858, in regular session.

Senators representing even-numbered districts were newly elected for this session and were serving the first year of a two-year term. Assembly members were elected to a one-year term. Assembly members and even-numbered senators were elected in the general election of November 3, 1857. Senators representing odd-numbered districts were serving the second year of their two-year term, having been elected in the general election held on November 4, 1856.

Major events

 * January 4, 1858: Inauguration of Alexander Randall as the 6th Governor of Wisconsin.

Major legislation

 * February 25, 1858: Act to divide the County of Dunn, and create the County of Pepin, 1858 Act 15
 * March 5, 1858: Act to divide the County of Marquette and erect the County of Green Lake, 1858 Act 17
 * May 12, 1858: Act providing for the organization, enrolling and discipline of the Militia of the State of Wisconsin, 1858 Act 87
 * May 17, 1858: Act to protect the people against corrupt and secret influences of matters of Legislation, 1858 Act 145

Sessions

 * 1st Regular session: January 13, 1858 – March 17, 1858

Senate leadership

 * President of the Senate: Erasmus D. Campbell, Lieutenant Governor
 * President pro tempore: Hiram H. Giles

Assembly leadership

 * Speaker of the Assembly: Frederick S. Lovell

Members of the Senate
Members of the Wisconsin Senate for the Eleventh Wisconsin Legislature (30):

Members of the Assembly
Members of the Assembly for the Eleventh Wisconsin Legislature:

Senate employees

 * Chief Clerk: John L. V. Thomas
 * Sergeant-at-Arms: Nathaniel L. Stout

Assembly employees

 * Chief Clerk: L. H. D. Crane
 * Sergeant-at-Arms: Francis Massing