John Edwin Holmes
John Edwin Holmes (December 28, 1809 – May 8, 1863) was an American lawyer, minister, and politician. He was the 1st Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin and a Union Army officer in the American Civil War. He was captured by Confederate forces during the Battle of Brentwood and died of disease.
John Edwin Holmes | |
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| 1st Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin | |
| In office June 7, 1848 – January 7, 1850 | |
| Governor | Nelson Dewey |
| Preceded by | Position Established |
| Succeeded by | Samuel W. Beall |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Jefferson 2nd district | |
| In office January 1, 1853 – January 1, 1854 | |
| Preceded by | A. H. Van Norstrand |
| Succeeded by | David L. Morrison |
| Member of the Council of the Wisconsin Territory for Dodge and Jefferson counties | |
| In office January 4, 1847 – March 13, 1848 | |
| Preceded by | John Catlin for Dane, Dodge, Green, Jefferson, and Sauk |
| Succeeded by | Position Abolished |
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| Born | John Edwin Holmes December 28, 1809 Glastonbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | May 8, 1863 (aged 53) Annapolis, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Greenwood Cemetery Jefferson, Wisconsin |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1863 |
| Rank | Quartermaster |
| Unit | 22nd Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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