Dennis Dewane

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Dennis Dewane was an Irish-born American politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 3rd District of Brown County, Wisconsin, during the 1873 and 1876 sessions. [1] He was a Democrat. Dewane was born on November 14, 1834, in County Tipperary, Ireland. [2]

Dewane also served as the first chairman of the town of New Denmark, Wisconsin, after its formation in 1855. [3]

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References

  1. Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 133.
  2. THE LEGISLATIVE MANUAL OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN (15th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1876. p. 461.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  3. "First Denmark newspaper 'sketches' village's history". Denmark, Wisconsin: The Denmark Press. July 3, 1974.