John Stevenson (Wisconsin politician)

John Stevenson (1835–1908)[1] was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.[2]

Biography

Stevenson was born on April 11, 1835 near what is now Montreal, Quebec. During the American Civil War, he served with the 43rd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army. Events he took part in include the Battle of Johnsonville.

Political career

Stevenson was a member of the Assembly during the 1876 and 1889 sessions.[3] Additionally, he was Chairman (similar to Mayor) of Harmony, Vernon County, Wisconsin and in 1875 was a delegate to the State Republican Convention.

Stevenson died in Springville, Wisconsin on May 18, 1908.[1]

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References
  1. John Stevenson at findagrave.com
  2. THE LEGISLATIVE MANUAL OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN (15th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1876. p. 478.
  3. Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 178.
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