Jump to content

Silas A. Towne

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Silas A. Towne
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
1908–1910
ConstituencySauk County Second District
Personal details
Born(1875-06-14)June 14, 1875
Greenwood, Vernon County, Wisconsin, US
DiedFebruary 15, 1966(1966-02-15) (aged 90)
Reedsburg, Wisconsin, US
Political partyDemocratic
OccupationTeacher, farmer, politician

Silas A. Towne (June 14, 1875 – February 15, 1966) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

[edit]

Towne was born in Greenwood, Vernon County, Wisconsin in 1875; reports have differed on the exact date. He would become a schoolteacher before purchasing a farm in La Valle (town), Wisconsin in 1898.[1] Towne died in Reedsburg on February 15, 1966.[2]

Political career

[edit]

Towne was a member of the Assembly during the 1909 session.[3] Other positions he held include town clerk of La Valle. He was a Democrat.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Biographical Sketches". Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin. State of Wisconsin. 1909. p. 1139. Retrieved June 24, 2020 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "Reedsburg". Wisconsin State Journal. February 16, 1966. p. 15. Retrieved June 24, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 181.