Isaac Washington Muzzy (September 10, 1828 – April 27, 1896) was an American farmer and politician. Muzzy was born in Sandy Creek,

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and moved to Ottertail,

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in 1857 with his wife and family and was a farmer. He served in the 4th Minnesota Infantry Regiment during the

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. Muzzy served in the

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in 1885 and 1886 and was a member of the Farmer-Alliance. In 1893, he was the editor and publisher of the Montana Farmer agricultural magazine. Muzzy died in

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.'Washington Muzzy Dead,' Great Falls Tribune (Montana), May 1, 1896

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1828 births 1896 deaths People from Otter Tail County, Minnesota People from Oswego County, New York Farmers from Minnesota Minnesota Independents Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives {{Minnesota-politician-stub