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Levi Witter Barden (September 3, 1820 – August 31, 1915) was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He served five years in the Wisconsin Legislature, representing Columbia County.
Levi W. Barden | |
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Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 27th district | |
In office January 4, 1875 – January 6, 1879 | |
Preceded by | Evan O. Jones |
Succeeded by | Charles L. Dering |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Columbia 1st district | |
In office January 2, 1865 – January 1, 1866 | |
Preceded by | A. J. Turner |
Succeeded by | A. J. Turner |
District Attorney of Columbia County, Wisconsin | |
In office January 5, 1857 – January 7, 1861 | |
Preceded by | Luther S. Dixon |
Succeeded by | Israel Holmes |
Personal details | |
Born | Benton, New York | September 3, 1820
Died | August 31, 1915 94) Flushing, New York | (aged
Resting place | Silver Lake Cemetery, Portage, Wisconsin |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Jane R. Corning
(m. 1853; died 1893) |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | State and National Law School |
Profession | lawyer |
Barden was born on September 3, 1820, in Benton, New York.[1] He graduated from State and National Law School and moved to Portage, Wisconsin, in 1852. On November 29, 1853, Barden married Jane R. Corning. They had three children. He died in Flushing, New York, on August 31, 1915, and was buried in Portage.[2][3][4]
Barden was a member of the Assembly in 1865. He represented the 27th District from 1875 through 1878. Other positions he held include Portage alderman, district attorney of Columbia County, and justice of the peace. Barden was a Republican.[5]
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