US Congressman. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he was educated at St. John’s Academy, studied telegraphy and was employed as a telegraph operator, (1883-95). He engaged in the brokerage business (1895-1905), was a member of the board of aldermen of Milwaukee, (1900-04) and served as Sheriff of Milwaukee County, (1904-06). In 1907, he was elected as a Republican to the Sixtieth Congress and to the next five succeeding Congresses, serving until 1919. An unsuccessful candidate for re-nomination, he served as clerk of Milwaukee County, (1921-33). He died at age 68 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
US Congressman. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he was educated at St. John’s Academy, studied telegraphy and was employed as a telegraph operator, (1883-95). He engaged in the brokerage business (1895-1905), was a member of the board of aldermen of Milwaukee, (1900-04) and served as Sheriff of Milwaukee County, (1904-06). In 1907, he was elected as a Republican to the Sixtieth Congress and to the next five succeeding Congresses, serving until 1919. An unsuccessful candidate for re-nomination, he served as clerk of Milwaukee County, (1921-33). He died at age 68 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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