Sylvester Nevins was a member of the

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Biography

Nevins was born in New York City. He graduated from

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. In 1859, Nevins moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin. Additionally, he also lived in

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. He died in 1901.

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is named after him.

Career

Nevins represented the 31st District in the Senate during the 1875 and 1876 sessions. Previously, he had been a La Crosse alderman in 1871, 1872 and 1873 and a candidate for Mayor of La Crosse in 1874. He was a Republican.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Nevins, Sylvester Politicians from New York City Politicians from La Crosse, Wisconsin People from Clark County, Wisconsin Republican Party Wisconsin state senators Wisconsin city council members Middlebury College alumni 1901 deaths Year of birth missing