Sylvester Nevins Explained

Sylvester Nevins was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.

Biography

Nevins was born in New York City.^[1] He graduated from Middlebury College. In 1859, Nevins moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin. Additionally, he also lived in Sherwood (town), Wisconsin. He died in 1901. Nevins, Wisconsin is named after him.^[2]

Career

Nevins represented the 31st District in the Senate during the 1875 and 1876 sessions.^[3] Previously, he had been a La Crosse alderman in 1871, 1872 and 1873 and a candidate for Mayor of La Crosse in 1874. He was a Republican.

Notes and References

1. Book: The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin. 15th. Madison, Wis.. 1876. 459.
2. Web site: Good Old Days. Clark County History Buffs. 2016-01-20.
3. Book: Lawrence S. Barish. 2007. State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. 110.