Thomas Fearne

Thomas Fearne (November 14, 1846 – April 29, 1901) was a Canadian American immigrant, farmer, and Republican politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing the 9th Senate district from January 1899 until his death in April 1901. He also served one term as sheriff of Waushara County, Wisconsin.

Thomas Fearne
Photograph of Fearne
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 9th district
In office
January 2, 1899 – April 29, 1901 (death)
Preceded byClarence V. Peirce
Succeeded byHerman C. Wipperman
Sheriff of Waushara County, Wisconsin
In office
January 1, 1883 – January 1, 1885
Preceded byI. P. Coon
Succeeded byCornelius A. Davenport
Personal details
Born(1846-11-14)November 14, 1846
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
DiedApril 29, 1901(1901-04-29) (aged 54)
Coloma, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
OccupationPolitician, farmer

Early life

Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Fearne was educated in the public schools. In 1855, he emigranted to the United States and settled in the town of Richfield, Adams County, Wisconsin. In 1864, Fearne moved permanently to Coloma, Waushara County, Wisconsin.[1][2]

Career

Fearne was a farmer. Fearne served as chairman of the Coloma Town Board for eighteen years[3] and also served as the Coloma Town Clerk in 1891 and 1892. In 1883 and 1884, Fearne served as sheriff of Waushara County and was a Republican.[1][2][3] From 1899 until his death in 1901, Fearne served in the Wisconsin State Senate.[1][2]

Death

Fearne died suddenly on April 29, 1901, at his home in Coloma, Wisconsin of quinsy.[4] He had returned home from attending the legislative session in Madison, Wisconsin, and had felt ill.[1][2]

Notes
  1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1901,' Biographical Sketch of Thomas Fearne, pg. 731
  2. 'Journal Wins Its Suit-Death of Senator Fearne,' Racine Daily Journal, April 30, 1901, pg. 1
  3. "Death of Senator Fearne". Stevens Point Journal. Stevens Point, WI. May 1, 1901. p. 1. Retrieved June 16, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  4. "Wisconsin Legislature – April 29". LaForge Enterprise. LaForge, WI. May 10, 1901. p. 2. Retrieved June 16, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. open access


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