Leonard J. Farwell
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Leonard James Farwell (January 5, 1819 – April 11, 1889) was an American politician and public administrator. He was the 2nd Governor of Wisconsin.[1]
Quick Facts 2nd Governor of Wisconsin, Lieutenant ...
Leonard J. Farwell | |
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![]() 1865 portrait of Farwell by William F. Cogswell | |
2nd Governor of Wisconsin | |
In office January 5, 1852 – January 2, 1854 | |
Lieutenant | Timothy Burns |
Preceded by | Nelson Dewey |
Succeeded by | William A. Barstow |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Dane 5th district | |
In office January 1, 1860 – January 1, 1861 | |
Preceded by | Harlow S. Orton |
Succeeded by | Dominick O'Malley |
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Born | Leonard James Farwell (1819-01-05)January 5, 1819 Watertown, New York, US |
Died | April 11, 1889(1889-04-11) (aged 70) Grant City, Missouri, US |
Resting place | Grant City Cemetery |
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Children | 3 |
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