Thomas A. Stewart (politician)

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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
OccupationFarmer, politician

Thomas A. Stewart (March 2, 1848 – April 22, 1920) was an American farmer and politician.

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Biography

Born in Verona, Wisconsin, [1] Stewart studied at the Northwestern Business College and University of Wisconsin. He was a farmer and stock raiser, and he married Jessie Rutherford (1850–1913) of Verona. [1] He served on the Dane County Board of Supervisors and in local government. He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1907 to 1911 and again from 1913 to 1915 as a Democrat. [2] He died in Verona, Wisconsin. [1] [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Thomas A. Stewart". The Capital Times. Madison, WI. April 23, 1920. p. 8. Retrieved February 26, 2021– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  2. ↑ Wisconsin Blue Book 1914, "Biographical Sketch of Thomas A. Stewart", pp. 657–658.
  3. ↑ Journal of Proceedings Wisconsin. Legislature. Assembly. Senate, Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau: 1920, Resolutions Offered-Res. No. 15, A., Relating to the death of Honorable Thomas A. Stewart, May 28, 1920, p. 54.


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