William H. H. Wroe
W. H. H. Wroe | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Outagamie–Shawano–Waupaca 1st district | |
In office January 1, 1872 – January 6, 1873 | |
Preceded by | District established |
Succeeded by | John A. Roemer |
Personal details | |
Born | New York, New York, U.S. | June 14, 1831
Died | August 6, 1897 Antigo, Wisconsin, U.S. | (aged 66)
Cause of death | Diabetes |
Resting place | Medina, Outagamie County, Wisconsin |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | married twice |
Children |
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William Henry Harrison Wroe (June 14, 1831 – August 6, 1897) was an American businessman and Republican politician. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing southern Outagamie County.
Biography[]
Wroe was born on June 14, 1831 in New York City. Later, he settled in Geneva, Wisconsin, before moving to Medina, Outagamie County, Wisconsin. He was a merchant by trade. He was a member of the Assembly in 1872.[1] In addition, he was Treasurer and Postmaster of Medina and a justice of the peace. He was a Republican.
Wroe suffered from diabetes for several years and died at Antigo, Wisconsin, in 1897.[2]
References[]
- ^ The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (11th ed.). Madison, Wis.: Atwood & Culver. 1872. p. 454.
- ^ "Death of W. H. H. Wroe". Appleton Crescent. August 21, 1897. p. 6. Retrieved November 20, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
Categories:
- Politicians from New York City
- People from Geneva, Wisconsin
- People from Medina, Outagamie County, Wisconsin
- Members of the Wisconsin State Assembly
- City and town treasurers in the United States
- Wisconsin postmasters
- American justices of the peace
- Wisconsin Republicans
- Businesspeople from Wisconsin
- 19th-century American merchants
- 1831 births