George W. Weeden

George W. Weeden was an American politician who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and for whom Weedens, Wisconsin, was named.[1]

Biography

Weeden was born on September 7, 1822 in Hampton, New York.[2] He later settled in Wilson, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.

Career

Weeden was a member of the Assembly during the 1872 and 1883 sessions.[3] Other positions he held include chairman of the Sheboygan County Board of Supervisors, county judge and county treasurer of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.

Weedens was also an unsuccessful candidate for county treasurer in 1870. He was a Democrat.

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References
  1. A HISTORY OF THE Origin of the Place Names CONNECTED WITH THE CHICAGO & NORTH WESTERN AND CHICAGO, ST. PAUL, MINNEAPOLIS & OMAHA RAILWAYS. Chicago. 1908. p. 137.
  2. THE LEGISLATIVE MANUAL OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN (11th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1872. p. 457.
  3. Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 185.



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