John Sheldon (Wisconsin politician) explained

John P. Sheldon
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State:Wisconsin
State Assembly:Wisconsin
District:Lafayette
Term Start:January 1, 1919
Term End:January 1, 1921
Predecessor:Julius M. Engebretson
Successor:James U. Goodman
Birth Name:John Pitts Sheldon
Birth Date:13 June 1865
Birth Place:Willow Springs, Wisconsin
Death Place:Darlington, Wisconsin
Restingplace:Union Grove Cemetery
Darlington, Wisconsin
Party:Republican
Father:Thomas Hanford Sheldon
Mother:Mary Hannah (Pilling) Sheldon

John Pitts Sheldon (June 13, 1865July 25, 1933) was an American politician, farmer, and farm implement dealer. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, serving one term and representing Lafayette County, Wisconsin.

Biography

Born on his family farm in the town of Willow Springs, Lafayette County, Wisconsin, Sheldon was a farmer and farm implement dealer. In 1913, he moved to Darlington, Wisconsin. Sheldon served on the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors, the Darlington Common Council, and the school board. In 1919, Sheldon served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican. Sheldon died at his home in Darlington, Wisconsin, and was in ill health.[1] [2]

Electoral history

| colspan="6" style="text-align:center;background-color: #e9e9e9;"| General Election, November 5, 1918

Notes and References

  1. The Wisconsin Blue Book, 1919 . 1919 . . State of Wisconsin. Hunter. Paul F.. Biographical sketches. 488. December 28, 2019.
  2. 'John P. Sheldon, Once Lawmaker, Darlington, Dies,' Wisconsin State Journal, July 26, 1933, pg. 2