Josiah D. Arnold

Josiah D. Arnold (November 1, 1820 – March 10, 1903) was an American businessman, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was the 16th mayor of Portage, Wisconsin (1877–1881), and represented Columbia County in the Wisconsin State Assembly for the 1878 session.

Josiah Arnold
Portrait from The History of Columbia County, Wisconsin (1880)
16th Mayor of Portage, Wisconsin
In office
April 1877 – April 1881
Preceded byWilliam W. Corning
Succeeded byAndrew Jackson Turner
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Columbia 1st district
In office
January 7, 1878 – January 6, 1879
Preceded byDavid Owen
Succeeded byCharles Randall Gallett
Register of Deeds of Columbia County, Wisconsin
In office
January 6, 1851 – January 3, 1853
Preceded byF. F. Farnham
Succeeded byWilliam Owen
Personal details
Born(1820-11-01)November 1, 1820
Washington, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedMarch 10, 1903(1903-03-10) (aged 82)
Janesville, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeOak Hill Cemetery, Janesville, Wisconsin
Political partyDemocratic

Biography

Arnold was born in Washington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Arnold moved to Janesville, Wisconsin Territory, in 1843. He then moved to Columbus, Columbia County, Wisconsin Territory in 1846 and finally moved to Portage, Wisconsin in 1852. Arnold was a merchant and lumber dealer. Arnold served as clerk of the Wisconsin Circuit Court for Columbia County in 1848 and 1849. He then served as register of deeds for Columbia County in 1851 and 1852. Arnold was a Democrat. From 1854 to 1858, Arnold served on the Portage Common Council. In 1877, Arnold served as mayor of Portage. In 1878, Arnold served in the Wisconsin Assembly.[1] He moved back to Janesville and was in the real estate and insurance business.

Arnold died at his home in Janesville, Wisconsin from heart problems.[2] He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Janesville.[3]

References
  1. The Legislative Manual of Wisconsin, 1878, Biographical Sketch of Josiah Arnold, p. 466.
  2. "Josiah Arnold Is Found Dead in Bed". Janesville Daily Gazette. Janesville, WI. March 10, 1903. p. 5. Retrieved August 11, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  3. "Buried with Masonic Rites". Portage Daily Democrat. Portage, WI. March 14, 1903. p. 2. Retrieved August 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. open access
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