George N. Richmond
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For other people named George Richmond, see George Richmond (disambiguation).
George Nelson Richmond (April 18, 1821 – January 4, 1896) was an American paper manufacturer and Democratic politician. He served as the 8th and 10th mayor of Appleton, Wisconsin, and 5th mayor of Portage, Wisconsin, and represented Outagamie County for four years in the Wisconsin Legislature. During the American Civil War, he served as a Union Army cavalry officer.
Quick Facts Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 22nd district, Preceded by ...
George N. Richmond | |
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Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 22nd district | |
In office January 7, 1878 – January 5, 1880 | |
Preceded by | James Ryan |
Succeeded by | Benjamin F. Carter |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Outagamie district | |
In office January 5, 1874 – January 3, 1876 | |
Preceded by | John A. Roemer |
Succeeded by | David Hammel |
8th & 10th Mayor of Appleton, Wisconsin | |
In office April 1871 – April 1872 | |
Preceded by | A. L. Smith |
Succeeded by | Ephriam C. Goff |
In office April 1868 – April 1870 | |
Preceded by | Robert R. Bateman |
Succeeded by | A. L. Smith |
5th Mayor of Portage, Wisconsin | |
In office April 1860 – April 1862 | |
Preceded by | John P. McGregor |
Succeeded by | Alvin B. Alden |
Personal details | |
Born | (1821-04-18)April 18, 1821 Hillsdale, New York, U.S. |
Died | January 4, 1896(1896-01-04) (aged 74) Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
Resting place | Tacoma Cemetery, Tacoma, Washington |
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Spouse |
Sarah Jane Hillyer
(m. 1843–1896) |
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Occupation | Paper manufacturer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1864 |
Rank | Major, USV |
Unit | 2nd Reg. Wis. Vol. Cavalry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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