James S. Dent

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James S. Dent from Menomonee, Wisconsin, was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

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Biography

Dent was born on August 1, 1831, in Hornellsville, New York. [1] He married Lemyra J. Oliver on February 5, 1863. In 1876, he was an Assistant U.S. Marshal. Dent died of heart disease on May 23, 1906.

Assembly career

Dent was a member of the Assembly in 1876. He was a Republican.

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References

  1. The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (15th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1876. p. 480.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)