John Stevenson (Wisconsin politician) explained

John Stevenson (1835–1908)[1] was an American politician. He 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]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77387968/john-stevenson John Stevenson
  2. Book: THE LEGISLATIVE MANUAL OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. 15th. Madison, Wis.. 1876. 478.
  3. Book: Lawrence S. Barish. 2007. State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. 178.