John Strachan (politician)

John Strachan was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. 

Biography
Strachan was born on June 13, 1834 in Aberdeen, Scotland.  He graduated from what is now the University of Aberdeen.  Later, he was a member of the United States Army during the Coeur d'Alene War. 

Political career
Strachan was a member of the Assembly during the 1872 session.  Previously, he was an unsuccessful candidate for the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district, losing to J. Allen Barber.  Strachan was a Democrat. 

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Category:Politicians from Aberdeen
Category:Scottish emigrants to the United States
Category:Members of the Wisconsin State Assembly
Category:Wisconsin Democrats
Category:American military personnel of the Indian Wars
Category:Military personnel from Wisconsin
Category:Alumni of the University of Aberdeen
Category:1834 births
Category:Year of death missing