John Moses Barlow (May 17, 1833 – April 29, 1903) was an American businessman and politician. Barlow was born in

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and went to the Lee public schools. In 1851, Barlow moved to

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and was involved in the mercantile business. He also lived in

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and

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. In 1870, Barlow settled in

New Lisbon, Wisconsin New Lisbon is a city in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,748 at the 2020 census. History The site of New Lisbon was used as a seasonal winter encampment by Ho-Chunk people, who called it (anglicized to ''Wa Du Shuda ...

. He was involved in the mercantile business in New Lisbon. Barlow served on the New Lisbon Village Board and as village president. He served on the Juneau County Board of Supervisors and was chairman of the county board. Barlow served in the

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from 1899 to 1903 and was a

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. Barlow died from cancer of the stomach in New Lisbon, Wisconsin.'Deaths-John M. Barlow,' Waukesha Freeman, May 7, 1903, pg. 1

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