Sylvester Nevins

Sylvester Nevins was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.

Biography

Nevins was born in New York City.^[1] He graduated from Middlebury College. In 1859, Nevins moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin. Additionally, he also lived in Sherwood (town), Wisconsin. He died in 1901. Nevins, Wisconsin is named after him.^[2]

Career

Nevins represented the 31st District in the Senate during the 1875 and 1876 sessions.^[3] Previously, he had been a La Crosse alderman in 1871, 1872 and 1873 and a candidate for Mayor of La Crosse in 1874. He was a Republican.

References

^ The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (15th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1876. p. 459.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
^ "Good Old Days". Clark County History Buffs. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
^ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 110.

[1] The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (15th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1876. p. 459.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)

[2] "Good Old Days". Clark County History Buffs. Retrieved 2016-01-20.

[3] Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 110.

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