John Solon

John Solon (March 11, 1842 June 23, 1921) 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. Juneau, Wisconsin. June 28, 1921. p. 4. Retrieved January 4, 2020 via Newspapers.com.


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