Allen Rusk

Allen Eugene Rusk (February 6, 1825 – March 12, 1904) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Rusk was born on February 6, 1825 in Clayton Township, Perry County, Ohio.[1][2] He settled in what is now Liberty, Wisconsin in 1855.[1] During the American Civil War, he served with the 42nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army. He was the brother of Jeremiah McLain Rusk.[1][3][4] He died in Viroqua, Wisconsin on March 12, 1905, one day after his wife Mary Newton Rusk (1818–1904).[3][4]

Political career

Rusk was a member of the Assembly in 1878 and 1881.[1] Additionally, he was Chairman of the Town Board (similar to city council) of Liberty, Wisconsin. He was a Republican.

Legacy

The town of Liberty, Wisconsin was formerly named "Rusk Corners" after Rusk.[1]

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References
  1. "Lively Times of Another Era Gone, Liberty Basks in Quiet". The La Crosse Tribune. May 14, 1967. p. 20. Retrieved October 17, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin. 1881. p. 524.
  3. "Brother of Jeremiah Rusk". Davenport Morning Star. March 13, 1904. p. 2. Retrieved October 18, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Follows His Wife in Death". The Weekly Telegram. March 15, 1904. p. 1. Retrieved October 18, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
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