John Winans

John Winans (September 27, 1831 – January 17, 1907) was an American lawyer and politician in Janesville, Wisconsin. He served one term in the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 1st congressional district, and served six years in the Wisconsin State Assembly representing Janesville and central Rock County. He also held several local offices, including two terms as Mayor of Janesville.

John Winans
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Wisconsin's 1st district
In office
March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1885
Preceded byCharles G. Williams
Succeeded byLucien B. Caswell
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Rock 2nd district
In office
January 1, 1891 – January 1, 1893
Preceded byCyrus Miner
Succeeded byPaul M. Green
In office
January 1, 1887 – January 1, 1889
Preceded byPliny Norcross
Succeeded byCyrus Miner
In office
January 1, 1882 – January 1, 1883
Preceded byFranklin S. Lawrence
Succeeded byWilliam B. Britton
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Rock 5th district
In office
January 1, 1874 – January 1, 1875
Preceded byHenry A. Patterson
Succeeded byHiram Merrill
Personal details
Born(1831-09-27)September 27, 1831
Vernon, New Jersey
DiedJanuary 17, 1907(1907-01-17) (aged 75)
Janesville, Wisconsin
Resting placeOak Hill Cemetery
Janesville, Wisconsin
Political party
Spouses
  • Margaret Cochran
  • (died 1878)
  • Emma F. Wood
  • (died 1881)
  • Fannie Maria Copeland
  • (m. 1882; died 1908)
Childrennone
Parents
  • William R. Winans (father)
  • Catherine (Simonson) Winans (mother)
Professionlawyer
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