Thomas Shinnick

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Thomas Shinnick was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

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Biography

Shinnick was born on April 1, 1833, in County Cork, Ireland. [1] He moved to Watertown, Wisconsin, in 1855.

Career

Shinnick was a member of the Assembly in 1867. Other positions he held include Chairman (similar to Mayor) and Clerk of Watertown. He was a Democrat.

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References

  1. OFFICIAL DIRECTORY. The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin 1876. 1876. Retrieved 2013-10-18.