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William T. Bonniwell, Jr.

1836 – 1889

American politician

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About William T. Bonniwell, Jr.

Lived 1836 – 1889 (aged 52–53). William T. Bonniwell, Jr. was an American politician.

William Theophilus Bonniwell Jr. (1836–1889) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, the Minnesota Senate and the Minnesota House of Representatives.

Biography Bonniwell was born on August 10, 1836, in New York City. He moved with his parents to Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, in 1839. From 1850 to 1852, he took part in the California Gold Rush. In 1866, he moved to Hutchinson, Minnesota.

Bonniwell's son, H. H. Bonniwell, also served in the Senate.

Political career Bonniwell was a member of the Assembly from 1864 to 1865. He was later a member of the Senate in 1871 and again from 1878 to 1882 and of the House of Representatives in 1877. A Democrat, Bonniwell was affiliated with the War Democrats during his tenure in the Assembly.

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Important facts

Born
1836, New York City
Birth century
19th century
Died
1889
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United States
Positions held
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, Member of the State Senate of Minnesota

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William T. Bonniwell, Jr.?

American politician

When was William T. Bonniwell, Jr. born?

William T. Bonniwell, Jr. was born in 1836 in New York City.

When did William T. Bonniwell, Jr. die?

William T. Bonniwell, Jr. died in 1889.

What was William T. Bonniwell, Jr.'s occupation?

William T. Bonniwell, Jr. was a politician.

What nationality was William T. Bonniwell, Jr.?

William T. Bonniwell, Jr. was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William T. Bonniwell, Jr.

· Wikidata: Q16198391

· DBpedia: William T. Bonniwell Jr.

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