Simon Lord

Simon Locke Lord (first name sometimes Simeon,[1] March 8, 1826 – February 18, 1893)[2][3] was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate.

For the musician, see Simon William Lord.

Biography

Lord was born in Limington, Maine in 1826.[4] After graduating from the Jefferson Medical College, Lord moved to Edgerton, Wisconsin in 1858. During the American Civil War, Lord served with the 13th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment[1] and the 32nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He served as postmaster of Edgerton.[5] Lord died on February 18, 1893 in Edgerton.[6]

Political career

Lord was elected to the Assembly in 1879. From 1883 to 1886, he represented the 17th district of the Senate as a Republican.

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References
  1. "The Thirteenth Regiment". Janesville Weekly Gazette. January 24, 1862. p. 1. Retrieved February 24, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. Simon Lord at Find a Grave
  3. Simon Lock Lord at Wisconsin Genealogy Trails.
  4. "Simon Lord bio". RootsWeb. Retrieved 2013-10-09.
  5. "Dr. S. L. Lord". The Saturday Evening Press. March 4, 1893. p. 2. Retrieved February 24, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Ex-Senator Lord Ill". Wood County Reporter. February 23, 1893. p. 2. Retrieved February 24, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
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