Mark Douglas
American farmer, businessman and politician
About Mark Douglas
Lived 1829 – 1900 (aged 70). Mark Douglas was an American farmer, businessperson and politician.
Mark Douglas (September 19, 1829 – September 12, 1900) was an American farmer, businessman, and politician.
Douglas was born in Dumfries, Scotland, the son of Thomas Douglas and Jane Dalrymple Douglas. He emigrated to the United States in 1845 and settled in the town of Melrose, Wisconsin Territory. He was postmaster of Melrose, Wisconsin and served as chairman of the town board. He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1874 and the Wisconsin State Senate in 1876 and 1877 as a Republican. He also served on the Wisconsin Fish Commission. He died in Melrose, Wisconsin.
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Who was Mark Douglas?
American farmer, businessman and politician (1829-1900)
When was Mark Douglas born?
Mark Douglas was born on 19 September 1829.
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Mark Douglas died on 12 September 1900.
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Mark Douglas was a farmer, businessperson and politician.
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Mark Douglas was American.
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