Background
Anderson was born in Gray, Maine in 1840.
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Wendell Anderson
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He attended the Gorham Academy in Gorham, Maine before attending Bowdoin College and the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Career
During the American Civil War, he served with the Union Army. In 1866, he moved to Louisiana Crosse, Wisconsin. Anderson died in 1929.
Anderson was twice City Physician of Louisiana Crosse.
First, from 1870 to 1875 and second, from 1877 to 1881. First, from 1873 to 1876 and second, from 1880 to 1881.
He then served as Chairman of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, again serving twice. First, from 1875 to 1876 and second, from 1881 to 1885.
In 1881, Anderson also ran for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin on the gubernatorial ticket with North. Doctorate. Fratt.
They lost to future United States. Secretary of Agriculture Jeremiah McLain Rusk and Sam Fifield. Anderson was then Mayor of Louisiana Crosse, once again serving twice. First, from 1899 to 1901 and second, from 1907 to 1909.
In his final public office, Anderson was appointed United States. Consul General in Montreal, Quebec by President Grover Cleveland.
Once more, Anderson served in this post twice. First, from 1885 to 1889 and second, from 1893 to 1897.
Membership
He was also twice a member of the Board of Education of Louisiana Crosse.
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Political Party
Democratic party