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John Solon
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Dodge 6th district
In office
January 1, 1872 – January 1873
Preceded by District established
Succeeded by Ferdinand Gnewuch
Personal details
Born (1842-03-11)March 11, 1842
County Mayo, Ireland, UK
Died June 23, 1921(1921-06-23) (aged 79)
Juneau, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political party Democratic

John Solon (March 11, 1842 – June 23, 1921) was an Irish American immigrant, farmer, and Democratic politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing southern Dodge County during the 1872 session.

Biography

Solon was born on March 11, 1842, in County Mayo, Ireland. As a child, he emigrated to the United States with his parents and, in 1847, settled in the town of Shields, Dodge County, Wisconsin, where he was raised and educated. In 1862, he had been appointed Town Treasurer of Shields to fill the vacancy caused by the death of his father. Solon was elected to the position the following year. Other positions he held include town chairman (similar to Mayor) of Shields from 1869 to 1870. Solon died at his home in Juneau, Wisconsin, on June 23, 1921.

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