19th century American politician
Levi W. Barden
In office Preceded by Evan O. Jones Succeeded by Charles L. Dering In office Preceded by A. J. Turner Succeeded by A. J. Turner In office Preceded by Luther S. Dixon Succeeded by Israel Holmes
Born (1820-09-03 ) September 3, 1820Benton , New YorkDied August 31, 1915(1915-08-31) (aged 94)Flushing , New York Resting place Silver Lake Cemetery, Portage, Wisconsin Political party Republican Spouse
Jane R. Corning
(
m. ; died 1893)
Children 3 Alma mater State and National Law School Profession lawyer
Levi Witter Barden (September 3, 1820 – August 31, 1915) was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He served five years in the Wisconsin Legislature , representing Columbia County .
Biography
Barden was born on September 3, 1820, in Benton, New York .[ 1] State and National Law School and moved to Portage, Wisconsin , in 1852. On November 29, 1853, Barden married Jane R. Corning. They had three children. He died in Flushing, New York , on August 31, 1915, and was buried in Portage.[ 2] [ 3] [ 4]
Career
Barden was a member of the Assembly in 1865. He represented the 27th District from 1875 through 1878. Other positions he held include Portage alderman, district attorney of Columbia County , and justice of the peace. Barden was a Republican .[ 5]
References
^ "Biographical Sketches" (PDF) . South Central Library. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 25, 2015. Retrieved May 25, 2015 .^ "Levi W. Barden" . Brooklyn Eagle . Retrieved January 31, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.^ "Judge Levi Barden Dies in New York" . Green Bay Press-Gazette . Green Bay, WI. September 2, 1915. p. 4. Retrieved August 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Levi Witter Barden" . Find A Grave. Retrieved May 25, 2015 .^ "Barden, Levi W." Political Graveyard. Retrieved May 25, 2015 .
