George B. Shaw
American politician (1854–1894) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with George Bernard Shaw.
George Bullen Shaw (March 12, 1854 – August 27, 1894) was an American politician, businessman, and lumberman who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1893 until his death in 1894, representing the 7th congressional district of Wisconsin as a Republican in the 53rd United States Congress.[1] Shaw previously served as the mayor of Eau Claire, Wisconsin in 1888 and 1889.
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George B. Shaw | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 7th district | |
In office March 4, 1893 – August 27, 1894 | |
Preceded by | Frank P. Coburn |
Succeeded by | Michael Griffin |
Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias | |
In office July 1890 – August 1892 | |
Mayor of Eau Claire, Wisconsin | |
In office 1888–1889 | |
Personal details | |
Born | George Bullen Shaw (1854-03-12)March 12, 1854 Alma, New York, U.S. |
Died | August 27, 1894(1894-08-27) (aged 40) Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Lake View Cemetery, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Josephine M. Bletcher |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Daniel Shaw Ann Foster Hutchins |
Alma mater | International Business College |
Profession | Politician, businessman, lumberman |
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