Ferdinand Wittig (October 20, 1851 – April 17, 1909) was an American merchant, farmer, and politician.
Ferdinand Wittig | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1908 – April 17, 1909 | |
| Constituency | Brown County First District |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 20, 1851 Holby, Sjotland, Denmark |
| Died | April 17, 1909 (aged 57) New Denmark, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Farmer, politician |
Born in Holby, Sjotland, Denmark, Wittig emigrated to the United States, in 1872, and settled in New Denmark, Brown County, Wisconsin. For a time he worked in the woods in northern Wisconsin and owned a farm in New Denmark. He was also in the general mercantile business and also owned a cheese factory. Wittig served as county treasurer for Brown County in 1907 and was a Republican. In 1909, Wittig served in the Wisconsin State Assembly until he died while still in office. Wittig died at his home in New Denmark, Wisconsin, as a result of a stroke he had suffered.[1][2]
Notes edit
- ^ "Biographical Sketches". Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin. State of Wisconsin. 1909. pp. 1108–1109. Retrieved July 1, 2020 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Ferdinand Wittig Is Dead". The Racine Journal. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. April 20, 1909. p. 3. Retrieved July 1, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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