Walter S. Wescott was a member of the

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and the

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Biography

Wescott was born to John, who would become a local politician in New Glarus (town), Wisconsin, and Eunice Wescott on April 18, 1828 in

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. He later owned a farm in York, Green County, Wisconsin before residing in

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and settling on another farm in

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. Eventually, Wescott started a cattle ranch in

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. In 1886, he established Wescott, Nebraska, where he served as a bank president. Wescott married Thankful B. Cleveland on January 28, 1855. They would have seven children. Wescott died on March 31, 1908. His brothers,

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and Jefferson, were also members of the Assembly.

Political career

Wescott was elected to the Assembly in 1859 and 1862. He was first elected to the Senate in 1863, ultimately serving two terms. Wescott was a Republican.

References

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