Michael J. Warner (February 15, 1843 - 1919) was an Irish-born American member of the

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Biography

Warner was born on February 15, 1843, in County Cork, Ireland. He later moved to Adams County, Wisconsin. During the

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, he served with the

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of the

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. In 1866, Warner moved to

Hale, Wisconsin Hale is a town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 988 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Elk Creek, Hale, and Pleasantville are located in the town. Geography According to the United States Censu ...

. He died in 1919.

Political career

Warner was elected to the Assembly in 1890. Other positions he held include town clerk and chairman of the town board (similar to city council) of Hale. He was a

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References

Politicians from County Cork Irish emigrants to the United States People from Adams County, Wisconsin People from Trempealeau County, Wisconsin Members of the Wisconsin State Assembly Mayors of places in Wisconsin Wisconsin city council members City and town clerks People of Wisconsin in the American Civil War Union Army soldiers 1843 births 1919 deaths {{Wisconsin-WIAssembly-stub