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The basics
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19th century American politician
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
1 February 1823(Wells, Hamilton County, New York, USA)
Death:
1 November 1905
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Joel Whitman (February 1, 1823 – November 1, 1905) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.
Biography
Whitman was born in Wells, New York in 1823. Later, he moved to Ridgeway, Wisconsin. His son, Platt Whitman, was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Whitman died in Dodgeville, Wisconsin in 1905, where he was also buried.
Career
After serving as a justice of the peace and Clerk of Ridgeway, Whitman was Clerk of the Iowa County, Wisconsin Court from 1860 to 1866. He represented the 15th District of the Senate from 1867 to 1868. Additionally, he was postmaster, a trustee, and president of Dodgeville.