About John W. Salter
Lived 1852 – 1927 (aged 75). John W. Salter was an American politician, farmer and businessperson.
John W. "J.W." Salter (February 25, 1852 – November 15, 1927) was an American politician and farmer. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Born near West Bend, Wisconsin, Salter went to University of Wisconsin–Madison. He raised cattle and was in the mercantile business. He help organized the high school in Unity, Wisconsin and was the principal. He was postmaster at Unity, Wisconsin, served on the Marathon County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors, and served on the board of education. He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1923 and was a Republican. He died of anemia at his home in Unity, Wisconsin.
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Who was John W. Salter?
American politician, Wisconsin
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John W. Salter was born on 25 February 1852.
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John W. Salter died on 15 November 1927.
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John W. Salter was a politician, farmer and businessperson.
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John W. Salter was American.
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