August F. Marquardt
August F. Marquardt (January 8, 1850 – January 17, 1920) was an American businessman and politician.
August F. Marquardt | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1905–1909 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 8, 1850 Bandekow, Pomerania, Kingdom of Prussia |
| Died | January 17, 1920 (aged 70) Wausau, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
Born in Bandekow, Pomerania, Germany, Marquardt emgranted with his family to the United States in 1866 and settled in Wausau, Wisconsin. Marquardt was in the logging and lumber business. He was also in the banking business. In 1883, Marquardt was elected to the Wausau Common Council. He also served on the city park and water commissions. In 1900, he was elected Sheriff of Marathon County, Wisconsin and was a Republican. From 1905 to 1909, he served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.[1][2]
He died at his home in Wausau on January 17, 1920.[3]
References
- "Marathon County, Wisconsin Historical Society-August F. Marquardt". Archived from the original on December 26, 2015. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1909,' Biographical Sketch of August F. Marquardt, pg. 1126-1127
- "Ex-Assemblyman Called By Death". Wausau Daily Herald. January 19, 1920. p. 1. Retrieved January 6, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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