John F. Reynolds (politician)

John F. Reynolds (July 25, 1852  June 20, 1934) was an American farmer and Republican politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate (18991902) and State Assembly (18951898), representing Kenosha County.

John F. Reynolds
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 3rd district
In office
January 2, 1899  January 5, 1903
Preceded byErnst Timme
Succeeded byOtis Wells Johnson
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Kenosha County district
In office
January 7, 1895  January 2, 1899
Preceded byGeorge H. Kroncke
Succeeded byS. Dwight Slade
Personal details
Born(1852-07-25)July 25, 1852
Randall, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedJune 30, 1934(1934-06-30) (aged 81)
Pontiac, Illinois, U.S.
Resting placeSouth Side Cemetery, Pontiac, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCaroline M. Slade (died 1937)
Children
  • Clarence F. Reynolds
  • (b. 1883; died 1924)
EducationPlatteville Normal School
OccupationFarmer

Biography

Reynolds was born on July 25, 1852, in Randall, Wisconsin.[1] His education included attending what is now the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Reynolds was a farmer by trade.

Political career

Reynolds was elected to the Assembly in 1894 and 1896. He was a member of the Senate during the 1899 and 1901 sessions representing the 3rd District.[2] Additionally, Reynolds was Chairman (similar to Mayor) of Randall. He was a Republican.

Reynolds died June 20, 1934, and was interred in Pontiac, Illinois.

References

  1. The Law Makers of Wisconsin. Milwaukee: The Evening Wisconsin Company. 1899. p. 37. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
  2. Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book. pp. 112, 170.


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