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American politician (1846–1901)

Thomas Fearne
Photograph of Fearne
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 9th district
In office
January 2, 1899 – April 29, 1901 (death)
Preceded byClarence V. Peirce
Succeeded byHerman C. Wipperman
Sheriff of Waushara County, Wisconsin
In office
January 1, 1883 – January 1, 1885
Preceded byI. P. Coon
Succeeded byCornelius A. Davenport
Personal details
Born(1846-11-14)November 14, 1846
Hamilton, Canada West
DiedApril 29, 1901(1901-04-29) (aged 54)
Coloma, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
OccupationPolitician, farmer

Thomas Fearne (November 14, 1846 – April 29, 1901) was a British North America-born American farmer, and Republican politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing the 9th Senate district from January 1899 until his death in April 1901. He also served one term as sheriff of Waushara County, Wisconsin.

Early life

Thomas Fearne was born on November 14, 1846, in Hamilton, Canada West, Fearne was educated in the public schools. In 1855, he emigranted to the United States and settled in the town of Richfield, Adams County, Wisconsin. In 1864, Fearne moved permanently to Coloma, Waushara County, Wisconsin.

Career

Fearne was a farmer. Fearne served as chairman of the Coloma Town Board for eighteen years. In 1883 and 1884, Fearne served as sheriff of Waushara County and was a Republican. He served as the clerk of Coloma in 1891 and 1892. From 1899 until his death in 1901, Fearne served in the Wisconsin State Senate, representing district 9.

Death

Fearne died suddenly on April 29, 1901, at his home in Coloma, Wisconsin of quinsy. He had returned home from attending the legislative session in Madison, Wisconsin, and had felt ill.

Notes

  1. ^ The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin. 1899. p. 754. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  2. ^ 'Journal Wins Its Suit-Death of Senator Fearne,' Racine Daily Journal, April 30, 1901, pg. 1
  3. ^ "Death of Senator Fearne". Stevens Point Journal. Stevens Point, WI. May 1, 1901. p. 1. Retrieved June 16, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. "Wisconsin Legislature – April 29". LaForge Enterprise. LaForge, WI. May 10, 1901. p. 2. Retrieved June 16, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  5. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1901,' Biographical Sketch of Thomas Fearne, pg. 731

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Wisconsin Senate
Preceded byClarence V. Peirce Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 9th district
January 2, 1899 – April 29, 1901 (death) 		Succeeded byHerman C. Wipperman
Legal offices
Preceded byI. P. Coon Sheriff of Waushara County, Wisconsin
January 1, 1883 – January 1, 1885 		Succeeded byCornelius A. Davenport


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