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James E. Newell was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.[1]

Biography[]

Newell was born on March 6, 1808 in Richland Township, Belmont County, Ohio. He moved to Viroqua (town), Wisconsin in 1854. During the American Civil War, Newell was a member of the 50th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army. He was a first lieutenant.[2]

Political career[]

Newell was a member of the Assembly during the 1875 session. Other positions he held include District Attorney and County Judge of Vernon County, Wisconsin. He was a Republican.

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