John James Knowlton was a member of the

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Biography

Knowlton was born on July 17, 1841 in

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. During the

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, he served with the 29th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the

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. He died of

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and complications on May 9, 1903.

Political career

Knowlton was a member of the Assembly during the 1876 and 1877 sessions as an

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. Other position he held include Chairman, similar to Mayor, of

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in 1870 and from 1872 to 1875 and

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City Councilman.

References

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