Peter Nelton (1853–1936) was a member of the

Wisconsin State Assembly The Wisconsin State Assembly is the lower house of the Wisconsin Legislature. Together with the smaller Wisconsin Senate, the two constitute the legislative branch of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Representatives are elected for two-year terms, ...

Biography

Nelton was born on October 13, 1853. He went on to reside on a farm in

Chimney Rock, Wisconsin Chimney Rock is a town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 276 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Russell is located in the town. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town ha ...

Political career

Nelton was elected to the Assembly in 1910. Additionally, he was chairman of the town board (similar to city council) of Chimney Rock. He was a

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Nelton, Peter 1853 births 1936 deaths People from Trempealeau County, Wisconsin Democratic Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly Wisconsin city council members Farmers from Wisconsin