Josiah D. Arnold

Josiah D. Arnold (November 1, 1820 – March 10, 1903) was an American businessman and politician.

Arnold was born in Washington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Arnold moved to Janesville, Wisconsin Territory in 1843. He then moved to Columbus, Columbia County, Wisconsin Territory in 1846 and finally moved to Portage, Wisconsin in 1852. Arnold was a merchant and lumber dealer. Arnold served as clerk of the Wisconsin Circuit Court for Columbia County in 1848 and 1849. He then served as register of deeds for Columbia County in 1851 and 1852. Arnold was a Democrat. From 1854 to 1858, Arnold served on the Portage Common Council. In 1877, Arnold served as mayor of Portage. In 1878, Arnold served in the Wisconsin Assembly. He moved back to Janesville and was in the real estate and insurance business. Arnold died at his home in Janesville, Wisconsin from heart problems.[1][2]

Notes
  1. 'the Legislative Manual of Wisconsin 1878,' Biographical Sketch of Josiah Arnold, pg. 466
  2. 'Josiah Arnold Is Found Dead In Bed,' Janesville Daily Gazette, March 10, 1903, pg. 5


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