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James DeMott Condit

1821 – 1863

American politician and soldier

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Lived 1821 – 1863 (aged 41–42). James DeMott Condit was an American politician.

James DeMott Condit (April 22, 1821 – September 27, 1863) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography Condit was born on April 22, 1821. On October 5, 1848, he married Sarah A. Veazie. They had three children before her death on September 21, 1876. Condit later married Abby M. Barker on May 20, 1878.

During the American Civil War, Condit was a captain with the 25th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army. Events he participated in include the siege of Vicksburg. Condit's brother, Ambrose, accompanied the regiment as a sutler. During this time, Ambrose's health began to fail, forcing him to leave. Eventually, he died on September 27, 1863. He had been Postmaster and Register of Deeds of Sparta, Wisconsin, where James was a hotel proprietor.

Assembly career Condit was a member of the Assembly from La Crosse County, Wisconsin during the 1858 session and from Monroe County, Wisconsin during the 1878 and 1879 sessions. He was a Democrat.

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Birth century
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1863
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James DeMott Condit?

American politician and soldier (1821–1863)

When was James DeMott Condit born?

James DeMott Condit was born on 22 April 1821.

When did James DeMott Condit die?

James DeMott Condit died in 1863.

What was James DeMott Condit's occupation?

James DeMott Condit was a politician.

What nationality was James DeMott Condit?

James DeMott Condit was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James DeMott Condit

· Wikidata: Q22017447

· DBpedia: James DeMott Condit

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