Alonzo L. Best (October 6, 1854 – June 24, 1923) was an American politician and farmer. Born in Big Spring,

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, Best moved with his family to

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. Best owned the Meadow Side Stock Farm near

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, in the town of Tiffany and raised cattle and hogs. He also taught school. Best served as Tiffany town clerk and Tiffany town chairman. He also served on the Dunn County Board of Supervisors and as secretary on the school board. Best served in the

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and was a

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.'History of Dunn County, Wisconsin,' F. Curtiss-Wedge, George Jones, H.C. Cooper & Company: 1925, Biographical Sketch of Alonzo L. Best, pg. 537-538

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Best, Alonzo L. 1854 births 1923 deaths People from Adams County, Wisconsin People from Dunn County, Wisconsin Educators from Wisconsin Farmers from Wisconsin Mayors of places in Wisconsin County supervisors in Wisconsin Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly