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American politician

James Kneeland (February 1816, LeRoy, New York – 6 September 1899, Milwaukee, Wisconsin) was a businessman and politician.

Business career

In 1841, Kneeland moved to the Wisconsin Territory, settling in Milwaukee. Kneeland was credited with helping to found the Milwaukee Gas Light Company. He was also a promoter of numerous road and railroad companies, including Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad.

Political career

Kneeland was a member of the Wisconsin Territorial Council from 1845 to 1846. From 1867 to 1868, he was Tax Commissioner of Milwaukee. He was a Democrat.

References

  1. Florence Elizabeth Baker (1899) James Kneeland in Wisconsin Necrology for Year Ending November 30, 1899 in Proceedings of the Society etc., Volumes 46-48. Page 94.
  2. "Kneeland, James 1816 - 1899". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
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