John Solon
John Solon was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly during the 1872 session. In 1862, he had been appointed Town Treasurer of Shields, Dodge County, Wisconsin to fill the vacancy caused by the death of his father. Solon was elected to the position the following year. Other positions he held include Chairman of Shields from 1869 to 1870. He was a Democrat. Solon was born on March 11, 1842 in County Mayo, Ireland. Solon died at his home in Juneau, Wisconsin on June 23, 1921.
