19th century American politician
The Honorable
Edwin Flint
In office January 1, 1863 – January 1, 1869Preceded by Isaac E. Messmore Succeeded by Romanzo Bunn In office January 5, 1862 – January 6, 1863Preceded by Position established Succeeded by Angus Cameron In office January 1, 1852 – January 1, 1853Preceded by Chase A. Stevens Succeeded by J. K. Furch
Born (1814-05-25 ) May 25, 1814Braintree, Vermont , U.S.Died October 15, 1891(1891-10-15) (aged 77)Mason City, Iowa , U.S. Resting place Elmwood Saint Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa Political party Republican Relatives Waldo Flint (brother)Education University of Vermont
Edwin Flint (May 25, 1814 – October 15, 1891) was an American lawyer, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was one of the first settlers at La Crosse, Wisconsin , and represented the area in the Wisconsin State Senate for one year. He also served as Wisconsin circuit court judge for the western part of Wisconsin from 1863 through 1868.[ 1]
Biography
Born in Braintree, Vermont , Flint graduated from University of Vermont in 1836. He taught school in Virginia for one year and then went to Norwalk, Ohio , to read law. Flint was the tutor for the family of Isaac Shelby Governor of Kentucky . In 1840, Flint was admitted to the Indiana bar in Lafayette, Indiana . He then lived in Jackson, Michigan , in 1841. In 1848, Flint moved to Fond du Lac, Wisconsin , and practiced law. He moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin , in 1851 and continued to practiced law. He served as district attorney for La Crosse County, Wisconsin , in 1852. Flint also served on the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors and was the chairman of the county board. In 1862, Flint served in the Wisconsin State Senate . Then, in 1862, Flint was elected Wisconsin Circuit Court judge. In 1869, Flint moved to Mason City, Iowa , and practiced law until 1870 when he quit his law practice to manage his business affairs. Flint died in Mason City, Iowa.[ 2] [ 3]
References
^ "Judge Flint Dead" . Green Bay Gazette . October 21, 1891. p. 6. Retrieved November 16, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ 'Report of the Annual Proceedings of the State Bar Association of Wisconsin, February 1–2, 1901, Madison, Wisconsin: 1901, Biographical Sketch of Edwin Flint, pg. 257-258
^ 'Death of Judge Flint,' Defiance Daily Crescent (Defiance, Ohio),' October 17, 1891, pg. 1
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