Ernst Timme
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Ernst Gerhardt Timme (June 23, 1843 – April 1, 1923) was a German American immigrant, farmer, and Republican politician. He was the 13th Secretary of State of Wisconsin (1882–1891) and a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing Racine and Kenosha counties. He was a Union Army volunteer in the American Civil War and lost an arm at the Battle of Chickamauga.[1]
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Ernst Timme | |
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13th Secretary of State of Wisconsin | |
In office January 2, 1882 – January 5, 1891 | |
Governor | Jeremiah McLain Rusk William D. Hoard |
Preceded by | Hans Warner |
Succeeded by | Thomas J. Cunningham |
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 3rd district | |
In office January 7, 1895 – January 2, 1899 | |
Preceded by | Adam Apple |
Succeeded by | John F. Reynolds |
Personal details | |
Born | (1843-06-23)June 23, 1843 |
Died | April 1, 1923(1923-04-01) (aged 79) Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Green Ridge Cemetery, Kenosha, Wisconsin |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Caroline J. Maas
(m. 1867; died 1923) |
Children |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1863 |
Rank | Private Brevet Captain, USV |
Unit | 1st Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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