John Bullen Jr.
Founder of Kenosha, Wisconsin / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Bullen V (May 16, 1803 – May 9, 1884), commonly known as John Bullen, Jr., was an American merchant, farmer, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was the founder of Kenosha, Wisconsin, and the namesake of Bullen Middle School in Kenosha. Later in life, he moved to Minnesota and served in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Quick Facts Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 11th district, Preceded by ...
John Bullen Jr. | |
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Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 11th district | |
In office January 4, 1870 – January 2, 1871 Serving with John M. Cool | |
Preceded by | John Ball, George B. Dresbach, & H. W. Hill |
Succeeded by | John M. Cool, Sam Y. Hyde, & J. Q. A. Vale |
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Born | (1803-05-16)May 16, 1803 Clinton, Oneida County, New York, U.S. |
Died | May 9, 1884(1884-05-09) (aged 80) Elba, Minnesota, U.S. |
Resting place | Green Ridge Cemetery, Kenosha, Wisconsin |
Political party | Democratic |
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Henrietta Mygatt
(m. 1826–1884) |
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