John DeGroff | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 29th district | |
| In office January 3, 1887 – January 5, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Noah D. Comstock |
| Succeeded by | Robert Lees |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Buffalo district | |
| In office January 6, 1879 – January 5, 1880 | |
| Preceded by | John J. Senn |
| Succeeded by | Franklin Gilman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 12, 1843 Mentz, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 26, 1895 (aged 52) Buffalo County, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Frances H. Newman , and had three known children, a daughter: Winifred (1869–1942 (Cole)); and two sons: |
| Children |
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| Relatives | Allen H. DeGroff (brother) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 |
| Rank | Private, USV |
| Unit | 25th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
John W. DeGroff (October 12, 1843 – December 26, 1895) was an American politician, newspaper publisher, and businessman. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly, representing Buffalo and Trempealeau counties. As a young man, he also served in the Union Army through most of the American Civil War.