Theodore Conkey
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Theodore Conkey (December 11, 1819 – March 17, 1880) was an American surveyor, businessman, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. Working as a surveyor with Albert Gallatin Ellis, he was responsible for many of the early surveys of northern Wisconsin and was one of the earliest settlers of what is now Appleton, Wisconsin. He was an early member of the Wisconsin Senate and Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 1st Senate district in the 1851 and 1852 terms, and representing Outagamie County in the 1857 Assembly. He also served as a Union Army cavalry officer during the American Civil War.
Quick Facts Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 1st district, Preceded by ...
Theodore Conkey | |
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Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 1st district | |
In office January 6, 1851 – January 3, 1853 | |
Preceded by | Lemuel Goodell |
Succeeded by | Horatio N. Smith |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Outagamie County district | |
In office January 5, 1857 – January 4, 1858 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Perry H. Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | (1819-12-11)December 11, 1819 Canton, New York, U.S. |
Died | March 17, 1880(1880-03-17) (aged 60) Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Riverside Cemetery, Appleton |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Cynthia F. Foote
(m. 1848–1880) |
Children |
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Relatives | Lyman E. Barnes (son-in-law) |
Profession | surveyor, businessman |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
Years of service | 1862–1865 |
Rank | Captain, USV |
Unit | 3rd Reg. Wis. Vol. Cavalry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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