John Strachan (politician)

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John Strachan was an American politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

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Biography

Strachan was born on June 13, 1834, in Aberdeen, Scotland. [1] He graduated from what is now the University of Aberdeen. Later, he was a member of the United States Army during the Coeur d'Alene War.

Political career

Strachan was a member of the Assembly during the 1872 session. [2] Previously, he was an unsuccessful candidate for the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district, losing to J. Allen Barber. Strachan was a Democrat.

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References

  1. THE LEGISLATIVE MANUAL OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN (11th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1872. p. 449.
  2. Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 178.