Andrew Sullivan (politician)

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Andrew Sullivan was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly during the 1st Wisconsin Legislature (1848). [1] Sullivan represented the 5th District of Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. He was a Democrat. [2]

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References

  1. Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book. p. 179.
  2. "Franklin and Oak Creek District" The Weekly Wisconsin April 26, 1848; p. 3, col. 4 via Newspapers.com