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Born in Sharon Center, Medina County, Ohio, Welton moved to Wisconsin in 1855. [1] He then moved back to Ohio in 1858. [1] During the American Civil War, Welton served in the 103rd Ohio Infantry from 1862 to 1865. [1] After the Civil War, Welton was in the mercantile business and lived in Allegan, Michigan, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Rockton, Wisconsin, and Windsor, Wisconsin. [1] In 1881, Welton served as town clerk for Whitestown, Wisconsin in Vernon County, Wisconsin. [1] [2] Then, in 1884, Welton permanently moved to Madison, Wisconsin and was the owner of a clothing business. From 1897 to 1901, Welton served in the Wisconsin State Senate and was a Republican. [1] [3] Welton died at his home in Madison, Wisconsin. [1]
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