Niran Withee

Article summary

Niran Haskell Withee (June 21, 1827 July 2, 1887) was an American businessman, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served two years in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Clark County and neighboring areas. He is the namesake of Withee, Wisconsin.

Key claims

1. date of birth: 1852 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of death: 1887-07-02 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1365693382