Marcellus Dorwin was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Dorwin was born on February 14, 1861, in Durand (town), Wisconsin.
His father, Vivus Wright Dorwin, was also a member of the Assembly.
The younger Dorwin attended what would become Gale College and what is now Valparaiso University.
[2] Additionally, he was Town Chairman (similar to Mayor) of Durand and Chairman of the Pepin County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors.