John Strachan (politician)
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John Strachan was an American politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Biography
Strachan was born on June 13, 1834, in Aberdeen, Scotland.[1] He graduated from what is now the University of Aberdeen. Later, he was a member of the United States Army during the Coeur d'Alene War.
Political career
Strachan was a member of the Assembly during the 1872 session.[2] Previously, he was an unsuccessful candidate for the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district, losing to J. Allen Barber. Strachan was a Democrat.
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- Politicians from Aberdeen
- Scottish emigrants to the United States
- Democratic Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly
- American military personnel of the Indian Wars
- Military personnel from Wisconsin
- Alumni of the University of Aberdeen
- 1834 births
- Year of death missing