W. H. H. Wroe | |
|---|---|
| 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 | June 14, 1831 New York, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 6, 1897 (aged 66) Antigo, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Diabetes |
| Resting place | Medina, Outagamie County, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | 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
- Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly
- City and town treasurers in the United States
- Wisconsin postmasters
- American justices of the peace
- Businesspeople from Wisconsin
- 19th-century American merchants
- 1831 births