Jefferson F. Wescott
Jefferson F. Wescott was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Biography
Wescott was born on March 26, 1826 in Wethersfield, New York. He later taught school in New Glarus, Wisconsin, where his father was a local politician, as well as working as a farmer and merchant.[1] On his 30th birthday, Wescott married Sarah E. Rogers. They would have eight children. Wescott died on February 16, 1879.
His brothers, Walter and Ezra, were also legislators.
Political career
Wescott was a member of the Assembly during the 1869 session.[2] In addition, he was Magistrate and Clerk of New Glarus and a justice of the peace. He was a Republican.
References
- ^ History of Green County, Wisconsin. Springfield, Ill.: Union Publishing Company. 1884. pp. 1147–1148.
- ^ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book. p. 185.
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