Daniel Robbins Sylvester

Daniel Robbins Sylvester was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Sylvester was born on December 22, 1825 in Avon, Maine.[1] He settled in Castle Rock, Wisconsin in 1852. Earlier that year, Sylvester married Clara Winship. They would have nine children. During the American Civil War, Sylvester was a captain with the 12th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army. Conflicts he took part in include the Siege of Vicksburg and the Atlanta Campaign.

Political career

Sylvester was a member of the Assembly during the 1877 session.[2] Additionally, he was Chairman of the Town Board (similar to city council) and Assessor of Castle Rock. He was a Republican.

References

  1. ↑ THE LEGISLATIVE MANUAL OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN (16th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1877. p. 462.
  2. ↑ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 179.

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