John Strachan (politician)
John Strachan was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Biography[]
Strachan was born on June 13, 1834, in Aberdeen, Scotland.[1] He graduated from what is now the University of Aberdeen. Later, he was a member of the United States Army during the Coeur d'Alene War.
Political career[]
Strachan was a member of the Assembly during the 1872 session.[2] Previously, he was an unsuccessful candidate for the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district, losing to J. Allen Barber. Strachan was a Democrat.
References[]
Categories:
- Politicians from Aberdeen
- Scottish emigrants to the United States
- Members of the Wisconsin State Assembly
- Wisconsin Democrats
- American military personnel of the Indian Wars
- Military personnel from Wisconsin
- Alumni of the University of Aberdeen
- 1834 births