John F. Reynolds (politician)

John F. Reynolds
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 3rd district
In office
January 2, 1899 – January 5, 1903
Preceded byErnst Timme
Succeeded byOtis Wells Johnson
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Kenosha County district
In office
January 7, 1895 – January 2, 1899
Preceded byGeorge H. Kroncke
Succeeded byS. Dwight Slade
Personal details
Born(1852-07-25)July 25, 1852
Randall, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedJune 30, 1934(1934-06-30) (aged 81)
Pontiac, Illinois, U.S.
Resting placeSouth Side Cemetery, Pontiac, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCaroline M. Slade (died 1937)
Children
  • Clarence F. Reynolds
  • (b. 1883; died 1924)
EducationPlatteville Normal School
OccupationFarmer

John F. Reynolds (July 25, 1852 – June 20, 1934) was an American farmer and Republican politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate (1899–1902) and State Assembly (1895–1898), representing Kenosha County.

Biography

Reynolds was born on July 25, 1852, in Randall, Wisconsin.[1] His education included attending what is now the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Reynolds was a farmer by trade.

Political career

Reynolds was elected to the Assembly in 1894 and 1896. He was a member of the Senate during the 1899 and 1901 sessions representing the 3rd District.[2] Additionally, Reynolds was Chairman (similar to Mayor) of Randall. He was a Republican.

Reynolds died June 20, 1934, and was interred in Pontiac, Illinois.

References

  1. ^ The Law Makers of Wisconsin. Milwaukee: The Evening Wisconsin Company. 1899. p. 37. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  2. ^ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book. pp. 112, 170.