Waldo Flint
American politician (1820–1900)
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Waldo Samuel Flint (February 23, 1820 – October 1, 1900) was an American farmer, nurseryman, and Republican politician. He served two years in the Wisconsin State Senate, representing Green Lake County and central Wisconsin.
Waldo S. Flint | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin Senate | |
| In office January 1, 1872 – January 6, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | William M. Griswold |
| Succeeded by | Robert L. D. Potter |
| Constituency | 25th district |
| In office January 2, 1871 – January 1, 1872 | |
| Preceded by | Henry G. Webb |
| Succeeded by | Eliphalet S. Miner |
| Constituency | 29th district |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Green Lake district | |
| In office January 3, 1876 – January 1, 1877 | |
| Preceded by | William H. Dakin |
| Succeeded by | Homer Nelson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 23, 1820 Braintree, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | October 1, 1900 (aged 80) Nashua, Iowa, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery, Nashua, Iowa |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sarah Jane Rosebrook (died 1908) |
| Children |
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| Relatives | Edwin Flint (brother) |
Biography
Flint was born on February 23, 1820, in Braintree, Vermont.[1][2] He moved to Rochester, Wisconsin Territory, in 1842 and then to Princeton, Wisconsin, in 1850.[1] He moved to a farm near Nashua, Iowa, in 1876, and then to Nashua in 1893.[1] Flint died in Nashua on October 1, 1900.[1]
Career
Flint was a member of the Senate from 1871 until 1873. He ran as an Independent Republican, defeating Republican candidate James A. Briggs.[2] He was initially elected in the 29th Senate district, but by the enaction of the 1871 redistricting act, he became the representative of the 25th Senate district.[3] Additionally, he was President of Princeton and Chairman of the Green Lake County, Wisconsin, Board of Supervisors. He was a Republican.
Personal life and family
Flint's older brother Edwin Flint also served in the Wisconsin Senate and was a Wisconsin circuit court judge.[1]
