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Reuben May

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Reuben May (June 23, 1815 in Robinson Creek, Kentucky[1] - September 26, 1902), He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. May, moved to Vernon County, Wisconsin. During the American Civil War, he served in the Union Army, reaching the rank of colonel.[2] Much of his family, however, remained in Kentucky and supported secession. His first cousin, Andrew Jackson May, was a colonel for the Confederate Army.[3]

Political career

May was a member of the Assembly from Vernon County's 1st district from 1871 to 1872, elected as a Republican. He was an unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Wisconsin twice. First, in 1879 as a member of the Greenback Party, and second, in 1880 as a member of the Union Labor Party. He lost to William E. Smith both times.

References

  1. ^ "Reuben May". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-11-05.
  2. ^ "Col Reuben May". Find a Grave. Retrieved 2011-11-05.
  3. ^ "Reuben May". Retrieved 2014-03-11.
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