Benjamin Ferguson (politician)
Benjamin Ferguson (February 14, 1820 – ?) was an American politician and farmer from Fox Lake, Wisconsin, who served a single two-year term (1860–61) as a Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Senate from the 22nd District.[1] He was succeeded by Thomas R. Hudd.
Background
Born in Penobscot, Maine, Ferguson moved to Fox Lake, Wisconsin Territory in 1844 and was a farmer. In 1852, Ferguson was elected sheriff of Dodge County, Wisconsin and also served on the Dodge County Board of Supervisors.[2]
References
- ↑ State of Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau. "Members of the Wisconsin Legislature 1848–1999". Information Bulletin 99-1 (September 1999), p. 6.
- ↑ 'The History of Dodge County, Wisconsin,' Western Historical Company: 1880, Biographical Sketch of Benjamin Ferguson, pg. 701
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