John Solon (March 11, 1842June 23, 1921) was an Irish American immigrant, farmer, and Democratic politician. He was a member of the

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, representing southern Dodge County during the 1872 session.

Biography

Solon was born on March 11, 1842, in County Mayo,

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. As a child, he emigrated to the United States with his parents and, in 1847, settled in the town of Shields, Dodge County, Wisconsin, where he was raised and educated. In 1862, he had been appointed Town Treasurer of Shields to fill the vacancy caused by the death of his father. Solon was elected to the position the following year. Other positions he held include town chairman (similar to Mayor) of Shields from 1869 to 1870. Solon died at his home in

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, on June 23, 1921.

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19th-century Irish people Farmers from Wisconsin Politicians from County Mayo Irish emigrants to the United States People from Dodge County, Wisconsin Mayors of places in Wisconsin City and town treasurers in the United States 1842 births 1921 deaths People from Juneau, Wisconsin 19th-century American legislators Democratic Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly 19th-century Wisconsin politicians {{Wisconsin-WIAssembly-Democratic-stub