John Solon
John Solon (March 11, 1842 – June 23, 1921) was a farmer who served as 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]
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- ^ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 177.
- ^ THE LEGISLATIVE MANUAL OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN (11th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1872. p. 446.
- ^ "Former Dodge Legislator Is Dead". Madison Capital Times. Juneau, Wisconsin. June 28, 1921. p. 4. Retrieved January 4, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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- People from Dodge County, Wisconsin
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- 1842 births
- 1921 deaths
- People from Juneau, Wisconsin
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