James M. Wahl

James M. Wahl (Given name: Jens Magnus Wahl) (January 7, 1846 - February 9, 1939) was a pioneer Norwegian American settler in South Dakota. He served as the first legislator of Lincoln County, South Dakota in the Dakota Territorial Legislature.[1] Wahl named the city of Canton, South Dakota.[2]

  1. ^ South Dakota Historical Listing Legislator Detail James M. Wahl Archived 2008-01-09 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Norwegian-American guide 2006-07 Archived 2012-09-13 at the Wayback Machine