John Green (Wisconsin politician)

John Green (1834 – July 17, 1877) was a Scottish American immigrant, merchant, and politician. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly (1867), and was a Union Army officer in the American Civil War.

For others of the same name, see John Green.
John Green
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Iowa 2nd district
In office
January 7, 1867 – January 6, 1868
Preceded byJames Spensley
Succeeded byJefferson Rewey
Personal details
Born1834 (1834)
Scotland, UK
DiedJuly 17, 1877(1877-07-17) (aged 42–43)
Middleton, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeForest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1864–1865
RankColonel, USV
Commands37th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
  • Siege of Petersburg
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