Henry F. Wilke
Henry F. Wilke (February 5, 1857 – May 9, 1931) was an American businessman and politician.
Born in Phenegge, Waldeck, Germany, Wilke was educated in Germany. In 1889, Wilke emigrated to the United States and settled in Madison, Wisconsin. He was in the general merchandise and lumber business. He then moved to Blue Mounds, Wisconsin. Finally. Wilke settled in Verona, Wisconsin. He served as postmaster for Verona, Wisconsin. In 1895, Wilke served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican.[1][2] Wilke died in 1931 and was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery in Madison.[3]
Notes[]
- ^ Wisconsin Blue Book, 1895, Biographical Sketch of Henry F. Wilke, p. 667.
- ^ Henry F. Wilke-obituary, Madison Capital Times, May 11, 1931, p. 14.
- ^ "Henry Wilke Funeral to Be Held Monday". Wisconsin State Journal. May 10, 1931. p. 14. Retrieved December 29, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
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