About Orestes Garrison
Lived 1813 – 1874 (aged 60). Orestes Garrison was an American politician and businessperson.
Orestes Garrison (August 8, 1813 – June 3, 1874) was an American surveyor and politician.
Born in Fort Ann, New York, Garrison was a surveyor for the United States Government and lived in Indiana. In 1843, Garrison, his wife and family moved to McHenry County, Illinois. Then in 1855, they moved to Centralia, Wisconsin (now Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin). Garrison was involved in real estate. In 1861, Garrison served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. He died of colon cancer in Centralia, Wisconsin.
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American politician
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Orestes Garrison was born on 8 August 1813.
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Orestes Garrison died on 3 June 1874.
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Orestes Garrison was a politician and businessperson.
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