Nathaniel W. Dean

Nathaniel W. Dean (September 17, 1817 – February 28, 1880) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

For the Australian actor, see Nathaniel Dean.

Biography

Dean was born on September 17, 1817. He settled in what would be Madison, Wisconsin in 1842.[1] By trade, he was a dry goods merchant, real estate speculator and a farmer. Additionally, he was a regent of what is now the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Dean died in Madison on February 28, 1880[1] and was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery.

His former home, now known as the Nathaniel W. Dean House, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a museum.[2][3]

Assembly career

Dean was a member of the Assembly during the 1857 session.[4] He was a Republican.

References
  1. "Nathaniel W. Dean (death notice)". The Oshkosh Northwestern. March 2, 1880. p. 2. Retrieved August 12, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Back Porch Concerts Benefit Dean House". Wisconsin State Journal. July 22, 2001. p. 3. Retrieved August 13, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Dean, Nathaniel House". Waymarking.com. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
  4. Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book. p. 133.


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