Seymour M. Knox

Seymour M. Knox was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Knox was born on January 12, 1820 in Russell, New York.[1] He later moved to what is now Marquette, Wisconsin.[2]

Career

Knox was elected to the Assembly in 1873. He was also chairman of the Town of Green Lake Board. He began his political career as a Democrat, but switched his affiliation to the Republican in support of President Lincoln's anti-slavery stance.[2]

References

  1. ↑ A. J. Turner, ed. (1874). The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (13th ed.). Madison, Wis.: Atwood & Culver. p. 460. Retrieved 2015-06-17.
  2. 1 2 Portrait and Biographical Album of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. Chicago: Acme Publishing. 1889. pp. 718–720. Retrieved 2015-06-17.
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