James Kneeland

James Kneeland (February 1816, LeRoy, New York – 6 September 1899, Milwaukee, Wisconsin) was a businessman and politician.[1][2]

Business career

In 1841, Kneeland moved to the Wisconsin Territory, settling in Milwaukee. Kneeland was credited with helping to found the Milwaukee Gas Light Company. He was also a promoter of numerous road and railroad companies, including Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad.

Political career

Kneeland was a member of the Wisconsin Territorial Council from 1845 to 1846. From 1867 to 1868, he was Tax Commissioner of Milwaukee. He was a Democrat.

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References
  1. Florence Elizabeth Baker (1899) James Kneeland in Wisconsin Necrology for Year Ending November 30, 1899 in Proceedings of the Society etc., Volumes 46-48. Page 94.
  2. "Kneeland, James 1816 - 1899". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
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