William Penn Nixon

William Penn Nixon
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the Hamilton County district
In office 1864 (1864)–1867 (1867)
Preceded by	George Keck
Personal details
Born	1832 Newport, Indiana
Died	February 20, 1912 Chicago, Illinois
Political party	Republican
Profession	Publisher
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William Penn Nixon, Sr., (1832 – February 20, 1912) was an American publisher and politician from Indiana. Following an extensive private education, Nixon graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and became involved in Ohio politics. He served one partial and one full term in the Ohio House of Representatives, then retired from elected politics. He founded a newspaper in Cincinnati, then sold his share to move to Chicago, Illinois. There, he became manager of the nascent Chicago Inter Ocean. He assumed the presidency of the company in 1876, holding it until his death. Nixon also served as president of the Associated Press and Collector of the Port of Chicago.