Jesse Canniff | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
In office 1943–1949 | |
Member of the Beaver Dam Common Council | |
In office 1936–1942 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Jesse Anson Cannif April 30, 1900 Juneau, Wisconsin |
Died | November 16, 1966 (aged 66) Beaver Dam, Wisconsin |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Beaver Dam Business College |
Jesse Anson Canniff (April 30, 1900 – November 16, 1966) was an American farmer, businessman, and politician.
Born on a farm near Juneau, Wisconsin, Canniff attended high school and Beaver Dam Business College in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Canniff was a farmer until 1926. He then served as president of Canniff Oil, Inc. [1] He also served as chairman of the American National Bank and as director of the Wayland Academy. [1] Caniff lived in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin and served on the Beaver Dam Common Council from 1936 to 1942. [1] From 1943 to 1949, Canniff served in the Wisconsin State Assembly as a Republican. [2] Canniff died in a hospital in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin after suffering a stroke. [1]