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John Strachan (politician)

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John Strachan was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Strachan was born on June 13, 1834 in Aberdeen, Scotland.[1] He graduated from what is now the University of Aberdeen. Later, he was a member of the United States Army during the Coeur d'Alene War.

Political career

Strachan was a member of the Assembly during the 1872 session.[2] Previously, he was an unsuccessful candidate for the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district, losing to J. Allen Barber. Strachan was a Democrat.

References

  1. ^ THE LEGISLATIVE MANUAL OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN (11th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1872. p. 449.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ^ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 178.