James Earnest
James Earnest (1818 – 1900) was an American politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and Wisconsin State Senate.
James Earnest | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate | |
| In office 1867–1868 1863–1864 | |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1877 1857 1854–1855 1852 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Harrison Earnest 1818 Franklin, Kentucky |
| Died | 1900 (aged 81–82) |
| Political party | Democratic |
Background
Earnest was born James Harrison Earnest in Franklin, Kentucky in 1818. In 1836, he moved to Shullsburg, Wisconsin.[1]
Earnest was a member of the Assembly four times. First, in 1852, second, from 1854 to 1855, third, from 1857 to 1857 and fourth, in 1877. He was a member of the Senate twice. First, from 1863 to 1864 and second, from 1867 to 1868. He was a Democrat.
Earnest died in 1900.
References
- "Earnest, James Harrison 1818 - 1900". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
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