James Franklin Wiley (May 17, 1832 – January 12, 1902), was a member of the

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Biography

Wiley was born on May 17, 1832, in

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. He died on January 12, 1902, and was buried in

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Career

Wiley represented the 9th District in the Senate. Other positions he held include Postmaster of Hancock. He was a

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* People from Gouverneur, New York People from Hancock, Wisconsin Republican Party Wisconsin state senators Wisconsin postmasters 1832 births 1902 deaths Burials in Wisconsin 19th-century American politicians {{Wisconsin-WISenate-stub