John Stevenson (1835–1908)John Stevenson
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Biography

Stevenson was born on April 11, 1835, near what is now Montreal, Quebec. During the American Civil War, he served with the

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of the Union Army. Events he took part in include the

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Political career

Stevenson was a member of the Assembly during the 1876 and 1889 sessions. Additionally, he was Chairman (similar to Mayor) of

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, and in 1875 was a delegate to the State Republican Convention. Stevenson died in Springville, Wisconsin, on May 18, 1908.

References

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