John Stevenson (Wisconsin politician)

American politician (1835–1908)

For others of the same name, see John Stevenson.

John Stevenson (April 11, 1835 – May 18, 1908)[1] was an American politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.[2]

## Biography

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Stevenson was born on April 11, 1835, near what is now Montreal, Quebec. During the American Civil War, he served with the 43rd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army. Events he took part in include the Battle of Johnsonville.[citation needed]

Stevenson was a member of the Assembly during the 1876 and 1889 sessions.[3] Additionally, he was Chairman (similar to Mayor) of Harmony, Vernon County, Wisconsin, and in 1875 was a delegate to the State Republican Convention. He died in Springville, Wisconsin, on May 18, 1908, aged 73.[1]

## References

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1. ^ a b John Stevenson at findagrave.com
2. ^ THE LEGISLATIVE MANUAL OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN (15th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1876. p. 478.`{{cite book}}`: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
3. ^ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 178.