John Edwards (Wisconsin politician)

John Edwards (September 15, 1831 – March 11, 1891), a politician, was an American, who was born in England.

Born in England, Edwards moved with his family in 1832 to Hazel Green, Wisconsin. He went to California; he then moved to Port Edwards, Wisconsin, where he was a lumberman. He served as school treasurer, chairman of the Town of Port Edwards, and chairman of the Wood County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors 1884-1885. He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly as a Democrat 1891. He died in Madison, Wisconsin while still in office.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ↑ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1891,' Biographical Sketch of John Edwards, pg. 605
  2. ↑ Looking Back A History of Port Edwards


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