John McKusick
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Cornish, Maine, U.S.[1]
Stillwater, Minnesota, U.S.[2]
John McKusick | |
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 2nd district | |
| In office January 6, 1863 – January 7, 1867 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 18, 1815 Cornish, Maine, U.S.[1] |
| Died | October 26, 1900 (aged 84) Stillwater, Minnesota, U.S.[2] |
| Cause of death | Liver disease |
| Occupation | Lumberman, politician |
John McKusick (December 18, 1815 – October 26, 1900[3]) was an American lumberman, politician, and pioneer who served four terms as a Minnesota state senator from 1863 to 1867.[1] He was the first mayor of Stillwater, Minnesota, and built the city's first lumber mill.[3]
Born in Cornish, Maine, in 1815, John McKusick received a common school education before traveling to Illinois in 1839.[1] In 1840, he moved to St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin Territory, and became a lumberman.[1] In 1847, he married Phebe Greely, but she died shortly thereafter. He was soon remarried to Servia Greely in November 1849, with whom he had children Newton, Chester, and Ella.[1][3]
Political career
McKusick began his political career as Stillwater's postmaster.[4] He later served as the first Mayor of Stillwater in 1854, the year the city was incorporated.[4] From 1863 to 1867, he served four terms as a Minnesota state senator from the 2nd district, representing Chisago, Kanabec, Pine, and Washington County.[1][5]