James Henry Elmore (January 6, 1843 – June 1, 1914) was an American politician who served as the 26th mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin, from 1890 to 1895.

James H. Elmore
26th Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin
In office
1890–1895
Preceded byArthur C. Neville
Succeeded byFrank B. Desnoyers
Personal details
Born
James Henry Elmore

(1843-01-06)January 6, 1843
Mukwonago, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedJune 1, 1914(1914-06-01) (aged 71)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAnna Leola Chapman
Children1
Alma materRacine College
OccupationPolitician

Biography

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Elmore was born James Henry Elmore on January 6, 1843, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin.[1][2] He attended Racine College and first moved to Green Bay in 1863. After spending a number of years traveling, he settled in Fort Howard, Wisconsin, before returning to Green Bay in 1883. He married Anna Leola Chapman, and they had one son.[1] Elmore died in 1914.[1]

Career

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Elmore served as an alderman in and mayor of Fort Howard.[1] He later served as mayor of Green Bay from 1890 to 1895.[1] Elmore was a Democrat.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "James Elmore Postmaster of City Expires". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Green Bay, WI. June 1, 1914. p. 1. Retrieved June 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ "James Henry Elmore (1843-1914)". City of Green Bay. Archived from the original on 2012-01-16. Retrieved 2011-11-30.