John Tester

John A. Tester
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Buffalo district
In office
January 1, 1883 – January 5, 1885
Preceded byMartin W. McDonnell
Succeeded bySamuel Decius Hubbard
Personal details
Born(1835-03-30)March 30, 1835
Rongellen, Grisons, Switzerland
DiedMay 26, 1918(1918-05-26) (aged 83)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Resting placeLake View Cemetery, Seattle
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMathilda F. Tester (died 1934)
OccupationMerchant
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service1861–1862
Rank1st Lieutenant, USV
Unit6th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

John A. Tester (March 30, 1835 – May 26, 1918) was a Swiss American immigrant, merchant, and Republican politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Buffalo County in the 1883 session.[1]