Thomas Fearne
Thomas Fearne | |
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 Photograph of Fearne | |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office January 2, 1899 – April 29, 1901 (death) | |
| Preceded by | Clarence V. Peirce |
| Succeeded by | Herman C. Wipperman |
| Sheriff of Waushara County, Wisconsin | |
| In office January 1, 1883 – January 1, 1885 | |
| Preceded by | I. P. Coon |
| Succeeded by | Cornelius A. Davenport |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 14, 1846 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | April 29, 1901 (aged 54) Coloma, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Politician, farmer |
Thomas Fearne (November 14, 1846 – April 29, 1901) was a Canadian American immigrant, farmer, and Republican politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing the 9th Senate district from January 1899 until his death in April 1901. He also served one term as sheriff of Waushara County, Wisconsin.
Early life
Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Fearne was educated in the public schools. In 1855, he emigranted to the United States and settled in the town of Richfield, Adams County, Wisconsin. In 1864, Fearne moved permanently to Coloma, Waushara County, Wisconsin.[1][2]
Career
Fearne was a farmer. Fearne served as chairman of the Coloma Town Board for eighteen years[3] and also served as the Coloma Town Clerk in 1891 and 1892. In 1883 and 1884, Fearne served as sheriff of Waushara County and was a Republican.[1][2][3] From 1899 until his death in 1901, Fearne served in the Wisconsin State Senate.[1][2]
Death
Fearne died suddenly on April 29, 1901, at his home in Coloma, Wisconsin of quinsy.[4] He had returned home from attending the legislative session in Madison, Wisconsin, and had felt ill.[1][2]
Notes
- ^ a b c d 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1901,' Biographical Sketch of Thomas Fearne, pg. 731
- ^ a b c d 'Journal Wins Its Suit-Death of Senator Fearne,' Racine Daily Journal, April 30, 1901, pg. 1
- ^ a b "Death of Senator Fearne". Stevens Point Journal. Stevens Point, WI. May 1, 1901. p. 1. Retrieved June 16, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Wisconsin Legislature – April 29". LaForge Enterprise. LaForge, WI. May 10, 1901. p. 2. Retrieved June 16, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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