John F. Reynolds (politician)

John F. Reynolds
John F. Reynolds
Member of the Wisconsin Senate; from the 3rd district
	In office; January 2, 1899 – January 5, 1903
Preceded by	Ernst Timme
Succeeded by	Otis Wells Johnson
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly; from the Kenosha County district
	In office; January 7, 1895 – January 2, 1899
Preceded by	George H. Kroncke
Succeeded by	S. Dwight Slade
Personal details
Born	July 25, 1852; Randall, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	June 30, 1934 (aged 81); Pontiac, Illinois, U.S.
Resting place	South Side Cemetery, Pontiac, Illinois
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Caroline M. Slade (died 1937)
Children	Clarence F. Reynolds; (b. 1883; died 1924);
Education	Platteville Normal School
Occupation	Farmer

John F. Reynolds (July 25, 1852 – June 20, 1934) was an American farmer and Republican politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate (1899–1902) and State Assembly (1895–1898), representing Kenosha County.

Biography

Reynolds was born on July 25, 1852, in Randall, Wisconsin.^[1] His education included attending what is now the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Reynolds was a farmer by trade.

Political career

Reynolds was elected to the Assembly in 1894 and 1896. He was a member of the Senate during the 1899 and 1901 sessions representing the 3rd District.^[2] Additionally, Reynolds was Chairman (similar to Mayor) of Randall. He was a Republican.

Reynolds died June 20, 1934, and was interred in Pontiac, Illinois.

References

^ The Law Makers of Wisconsin. Milwaukee: The Evening Wisconsin Company. 1899. p. 37. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
^ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book. pp. 112, 170.

Wisconsin State Assembly
Preceded by George H. Kroncke	Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Kenosha County district January 7, 1895 – January 2, 1899	Succeeded by S. Dwight Slade
Wisconsin Senate
Preceded by Ernst Timme	Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 3rd district January 2, 1899 – January 5, 1903	Succeeded by Otis Wells Johnson