John T. Rice
For others of a similar name, see John Rice.
John T. Rice was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Biography
Rice was born on May 24, 1839 in Waterford (town), Wisconsin.[1] During the American Civil War, he served with the 15th Wisconsin Volunteer Regiment of the Union Army, achieving the rank of captain. Events he took part in the Battle of Island Number Ten, the Battle of Perryville, the Battle of Stones River, the Battle of Chickamauga and the Atlanta Campaign. Rice died on April 8, 1925 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Political career
Rice was a member of the Assembly in 1877. Additionally, he was Chairman (similar to Mayor) of Waterford and Chairman of the Racine County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors. He was a Republican.[2]
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