Adam Apple
Adam Apple (November 27, 1831 – April 19, 1905) was a German American immigrant, farmer, carpenter, and politician.
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| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 1, 1891 – January 1, 1895 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Allen Cooper |
| Succeeded by | Ernst Timme |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Racine 2nd district | |
| In office January 1, 1882 – January 1, 1889 | |
| Preceded by | Sidney A. Sage |
| Succeeded by | Alfred L. Buchan (entire county) |
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| Born | November 27, 1831 Rhine Province, Prussia |
| Died | April 19, 1905 (aged 73) Norway, Wisconsin |
| Resting place | North Cape Lutheran Cemetery North Cape, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Biography
Apple was born in the Rhine Province in the Kingdom of Prussia (modern day Germany).[1] He emigrated to the United States in 1846, and learn cabinet making in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went to California and was involved with the California Gold Rush. In 1856, Apple settled in North Cape, Wisconsin, in the town of Norway, Racine County, Wisconsin. Apple was a farmer and raised grain and tobacco. He served on the school board and was the school board clerk. Apple also served as chairman of the Norway Town Board and was a Democrat. He served in the Wisconsin Assembly in 1882, 1883, 1885, and 1887. Apple then served in the Wisconsin Senate from 1891 to 1895. Apple died at his home in Norway, Wisconsin after being ill for several months.[2][3]
References
- Commemorative Biographical Record of Prominent and Representative Men of Racine and Kenosha counties, Wisconsin. Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1906. pp. 40–42. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1893,' Biographical Sketch of Adam Apple, pg. 627
- 'Racine County Pioneer Dies,' Racine Daily Journal, April 19, 1905, pg. 1