John G. McMynn
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| 7th Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin | |
| In office October 1, 1864 – January 6, 1868 | |
| Governor | James T. Lewis Lucius Fairchild |
| Preceded by | Josiah Little Pickard |
| Succeeded by | Alexander J. Craig |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Gibson McMynn (1824-07-09)July 9, 1824 Palatine Bridge, New York |
| Died | June 5, 1900(1900-06-05) (aged 75) Madison, Wisconsin |
| Resting place | Mound Cemetery Racine, Wisconsin |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses |
(m. 1852; died 1858)Marion Frances Clarke
(m. 1860–1900) |
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| Alma mater | Williams College |
| Occupation | educator, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1863 |
| Rank | Colonel, USV |
| Commands | 10th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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John Gibson McMynn (July 9, 1824 – June 5, 1900) was an American educator and school system administrator. He was the 7th Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction, the first president of the Wisconsin Teachers Association, and the founder of the public school system of Racine, Wisconsin. He also served as a Union Army officer during the American Civil War.
Born in Palatine Bridge, New York, McMynn graduated from Williams College in 1848. In 1848, he moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he started a school. In 1853, he moved to Racine, Wisconsin,[1] to set up the public school system. In 1861, he moved to Winona, Minnesota, to help set up the first normal school in Minnesota now Winona State University. However, when the American Civil War started he went back to Wisconsin and joined the 10th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. He was commissioned Major in the regiment and later was promoted to Colonel. He resigned in June 1863 and returned to Wisconsin.[1] He served as Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin from 1864 to 1868.[2] McMynn helped set up the Wisconsin Teachers Association and was its first president,[1] and he served as regent for the University of Wisconsin.[1] He also worked for Jerome Case.[3][4]
McMynn died at his home in Madison on June 5, 1900.[2]
Shortly after his death, McMynn School was established in Racine and named for him. The school building later housed Walden III Middle and High School. The school was demolished in 1975 and replaced by an apartment building named McMynn Tower.[5]
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| Preceded by Col. Alfred R. Chapin |
Command of the 10th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment January 1863 – June 16, 1863 |
Succeeded by Lt. Col. John H. Ely |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by | Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin 1864 – 1868 |
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