S. Dwight Slade (February 8, 1849 – February 4, 1931) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Slade was born on February 8, 1849, in Wheatland, Kenosha County, Wisconsin. [1] He later moved to Slades Corners, Wisconsin. He died on February 4, 1931. [2]
Slade was elected to the Assembly in 1898 and was re-elected in 1900 and 1902. Additionally, he was the chairman of the Wheatland Board of Supervisors from 1883 to 1890. He was a Republican.
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