John Solon

John Solon was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly during the 1872 session.[1] In 1862, he had been appointed Town Treasurer of Shields, Dodge County, Wisconsin to fill the vacancy caused by the death of his father.[2] Solon was elected to the position the following year. Other positions he held include Chairman (similar to Mayor) of Shields from 1869 to 1870. He was a Democrat. Solon was born on March 11, 1842 in County Mayo, Ireland. Solon died at his home in Juneau, Wisconsin on June 23, 1921.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 177.
  2. ↑ THE LEGISLATIVE MANUAL OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN (11th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1872. p. 446.
  3. ↑ 'Former Dodge Legislator Is Dead,' Madison Capital Times, June 28, 1921, pg. 4

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