Researching John Solon
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 33 people with the Solon surname? In that year Solon was ranked number 3546 for popularity in the UK. |
The name John means "God is gracious" and is of Hebrew origin.
Records of John Solon on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for John Solon and the Solon Family History
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Some Famous People called John Solon
John Solon
John Solon (March 11, 1842 – June 23, 1921) was a farmer who served as 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 (similar to Mayor) 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.
Source: John Solon, Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
Other names that sound a bit like Solon
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