Allen Eugene Rusk (February 6, 1825 – March 12, 1904) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Rusk was born on February 6, 1825, in Clayton Township, Perry County, Ohio.[1][2] He settled in what is now Liberty, Wisconsin, in 1855.[1] During the American Civil War, he served with the 42nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army. He was the brother of Jeremiah McLain Rusk.[1][3][4] He died in Viroqua, Wisconsin, on March 12, 1905, one day after his wife Mary Newton Rusk (1818–1904).[3][4]

Political career

Rusk was a member of the Assembly in 1878 and 1881.[1] Additionally, he was Chairman of the Town Board (similar to city council) of Liberty, Wisconsin. He was a Republican.

Legacy

The town of Liberty, Wisconsin was formerly named "Rusk Corners" after Rusk.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Lively Times of Another Era Gone, Liberty Basks in Quiet". The La Crosse Tribune. May 14, 1967. p. 20. Retrieved October 17, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  2. ↑ The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin. 1881. p. 524.
  3. 1 2 "Brother of Jeremiah Rusk". Davenport Morning Star. March 13, 1904. p. 2. Retrieved October 18, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  4. 1 2 "Follows His Wife in Death". The Weekly Telegram. March 15, 1904. p. 1. Retrieved October 18, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. open access
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