David McFarland (politician)

David McFarland (June 7, 1822 – April 25, 1902) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate.

For the scientist, see David McFarland.

Biography

McFarland was born on June 7, 1822 in Bovina, New York.[1] He attended Delaware Academy in Delhi (village), New York. He died in Mora, Minnesota in 1902.

Career

McFarland was elected to the Assembly in 1862.[2] That year, he was also appointed to the Iowa County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors. He later represented the 9th District in the Senate. Other positions McFarland held include Chairman, Assessor and School Superintendent of Highland, Iowa County, Wisconsin, as well as justice of the peace. He was a Reformer.

References
  1. "Official Directory". The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin 1875. 1875. p. 312. Retrieved 2015-07-02.
  2. "Legislature of 1863". Wisconsin State Journal. November 8, 1862. p. 3. Retrieved July 1, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
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