James H. Persons

James H. Persons
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Pierce district
In office
January 6, 1873  January 4, 1875
Preceded byOliver S. Powell
Succeeded byThomas L. Nelson
Personal details
Born(1829-07-13)July 13, 1829
Wales, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 24, 1895(1895-03-24) (aged 65)
Union, Pierce County, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placePoplar Hill Cemetery, Elmwood, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Maria Antonett Yendes
(m. 18541895)
Children
  • Sarah A. Persons
  • (b. 1858; died 1864)
  • Minnie E. (Miller)
  • (b. 1862; died 1934)
  • Elwin D. Persons
  • (b. 1865; died 1928)
  • Fred James Persons
  • (b. 1868; died 1930)
RelativesEnos Warren Persons (2nd cousin)
OccupationFarmer
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service1862–1865
RankSergeant, USV
Unit29th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

James H. Persons (July 13, 1829  March 24, 1895) was an American farmer, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Pierce County during the 1873 and 1874 sessions.