Claire Brayton Bird (October 27, 1868 – August 15, 1954) was an American lawyer from Wausau who served four years as a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Senate from the 25th District (Langlade and Marathon Counties).
The Honorable Claire B. Bird | |
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 1919 Blue Book portrait | |
| Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge for the 16th Circuit | |
| In office September 1941 – June 1, 1942 | |
| Appointed by | Julius P. Heil |
| Preceded by | George J. Leicht |
| Succeeded by | Gerald J. Boileau |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 25th district | |
| In office January 1, 1919 – January 1, 1923 | |
| Preceded by | W. W. Albers |
| Succeeded by | Joseph L. Barber |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Claire Brayton Bird October 27, 1868 Jefferson, Wisconsin |
| Died | August 15, 1954 (aged 85) Madison, Wisconsin |
| Resting place | Pine Grove Cemetery Wausau, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
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Early life and education edit
Bird was born on October 27, 1868, in Jefferson, Wisconsin.[1][2] He graduated from Wayland Academy in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin, and the University of Wisconsin Law School.
Career edit
Bird began practicing law in Wausau, Wisconsin.[1] He was appointed city attorney of Wausau in 1897 and served two years; was vice-president of the Wisconsin State Board of Education from 1917 to 1918,[1] resigning when elected to the Senate; and served as president of the Wisconsin State Bar Association.[1]
Political career edit
Bird was elected a member of the Senate in 1918,[1][3] with 5,056 votes to 3,794 for Socialist Christ Bloom.[4]
Personal life edit
He married Laura Eaton (1868–1936) in 1892.[1]
Bird's former home, now known as the C. B. Bird House, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f "Claire B. Bird Dies in Madison". Wausau Daily Herald. Wausau, WI. August 16, 1954. pp. 1, 2. Retrieved March 14, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Bio: Bird, Claire B." Clark County, WI Internet Library. Archived from the original on 2012-04-07. Retrieved 2011-12-08.
- ^ "Claire B. Bird". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-12-08.
- ^ Hunter, Paul F., ed. The Wisconsin Blue Book, 1919. Madison: Democrat Printing Co., 1919, pp. 159, 470.
