Thomas Fearne

Thomas Fearne (November 14, 1846 – April 29, 1901) was a farmer and politician.

Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Fearne was educated in the public schools. In 1855, he emigranted to the United States and settled in the town of Richfield, Adams County, Wisconsin. In 1864, Fearne moved permanently to Coloma, Waushara County, Wisconsin. Fearne was a farmer. Fearne served as chairman of the Coloma Town Board for eighteen years and also served as the Coloma Town clerk in 1891 and 1892. In 1883 and 1884, Fearne served as sheriff of Waushara County and was a Republican. From 1899 until his death in 1901, Fearne served in the Wisconsin State Senate. Fearne died suddenly at his home in Coloma, Wisconsin. He had returned home from attending the legislative session in Madison, Wisconsin and had felt ill.[1][2]

Notes
  1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1901,' Biographical Sketch of Thomas Fearne, pg. 731
  2. 'Journal Wins Its Suit-Death of Senator Fearne,' Racine Daily Journal, April 30, 1901, pg. 1


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