Byron Whittingham

Byron Whittingham (April 16, 1870 – February 5, 1942) was an American politician and businessman.

Born in the town of Springvale, Columbia County, Wisconsin, Whittingham was involved in the paint business in Pardeeville, Wisconsin where he was the street commissioner and assessor. Whittingham then was the paint contracting business in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1900 to 1904. In 1904, Whittingham moved to Arpin, Wisconsin where he started a general mercantile store. He served as town clerk and postmaster of Arpin. Whittingham also served on the school board and was a Republican. From 1917 to 1921, Whittingham served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Whittingham died of pneumonia at his home in Arpin, Wisconsin.