Michael J. Cantwell | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Dane 1st district | |
In office March 25, 1885 – January 7, 1889 | |
Preceded by | William Freeman Vilas |
Succeeded by | David Stephens |
Personal details | |
Born | Ireland, UK | April 1, 1837
Died | December 1, 1903 Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. | (aged 66)
Resting place | Resurrection Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Catherine C. Byrne |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | 1st Lieutenant, USV |
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Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Michael J. Cantwell (April 1, 1837 – December 1, 1903) was an Irish American immigrant, printer, politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the capital city of Madison in the 1885 and 1887 sessions. He also served as a Union Army officer through most of the American Civil War.