James Lauderdale (Wisconsin)

For the military officer, see James Lauderdale.

James Lauderdale was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Lauderdale was born on August 29, 1813 in Cambridge, New York.[1] In 1842, he moved to what is now La Grange, Walworth County, Wisconsin. He died there on March 13, 1888. Lake Lauderdale in his hometown of Cambridge, New York is named after him.

Career

Lauderdale was a member of the Assembly in 1853 and 1856. Additionally, he was a member of the Walworth County, Wisconsin county board.

References

  1. ↑ Albert Clayton Beckwith, ed. (1912). History of Walworth County Wisconsin, vol. 1. Indianapolis: B. F. Bowen. p. 536. Retrieved 2015-06-22.
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