Silas_A._Towne

Silas A. Towne

Silas A. Towne

American politician

Silas A. Towne (June 14, 1875 – February 15, 1966) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

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Biography

Towne was born in Greenwood, Vernon County, Wisconsin in 1875; reports have differed on the exact date. He would become a schoolteacher before purchasing a farm in La Valle (town), Wisconsin in 1898.[1] Towne died in Reedsburg on February 15, 1966.[2]

Political career

Towne was a member of the Assembly during the 1909 session.[3] Other positions he held include town clerk of La Valle. He was a Democrat.

References

  1. [1]
    "Biographical Sketches". Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin. State of Wisconsin. 1909. p. 1139. Retrieved June 24, 2020 – via Google Books.
  2. [2]
    "Reedsburg". Wisconsin State Journal. February 16, 1966. p. 15. Retrieved June 24, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. [3]
    Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 181.
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