William Henry Harrison Wroe (June 14, 1831 – August 6, 1897) was an American businessman and Republican politician. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing southern Outagamie County.
W. H. H. Wroe | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Outagamie–Shawano–Waupaca 1st district | |
| In office January 1, 1872 – January 6, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | John A. Roemer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 14, 1831 New York, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 6, 1897 (aged 66) Antigo, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Diabetes |
| Resting place | Medina, Outagamie County, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | married twice |
| Children |
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Biography
editWroe was born on June 14, 1831, in New York City. Later, he settled in Geneva, Wisconsin, before moving to Medina, Outagamie County, Wisconsin. He was a merchant by trade. He was a member of the Assembly in 1872.[1] In addition, he was Treasurer and Postmaster of Medina and a justice of the peace. He was a Republican.
Wroe suffered from diabetes for several years and died at Antigo, Wisconsin, in 1897.[2]
References
edit- ^ The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (11th ed.). Madison, Wis.: Atwood & Culver. 1872. p. 454.
- ^ "Death of W. H. H. Wroe". Appleton Crescent. August 21, 1897. p. 6. Retrieved November 20, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
