Daniel Robbins Sylvester Explained

Daniel Robbins Sylvester (December 22, 1825 – May 27, 1909) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Sylvester was born on December 22, 1825, in Avon, Maine.[1] He settled in Castle Rock, Wisconsin in 1852. Earlier that year, Sylvester married Clara Winship. They had nine children. During the American Civil War, Sylvester was a captain with the 12th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army.[2] Conflicts he took part in include the Siege of Vicksburg and the Atlanta Campaign. He died in 1909.[3]

Political career

Sylvester was a member of the Assembly during the 1877 session.[4] Additionally, he was Chairman of the Town Board (similar to city council) and Assessor of Castle Rock. He was a Republican.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin. 16th. Madison, Wis.. 1877. 462.
  2. News: The Twelfth Regiment. Janesville Daily Gazette. December 27, 1861. 3. Newspapers.com. October 27, 2017.
  3. "United States Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907-1933," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJD3-TPPJ : 24 May 2014), Daniel R Sylvester, 1907-1933; citing NARA microfilm publication M850 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,636,253.
  4. Book: Lawrence S. Barish. 2007. State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. 179.

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