Peter Philipps
Peter Philipps (June 5, 1835 – February 17, 1917) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Peter Philipps | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1908–1910 | |
| Constituency | Outagamie County Second District |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1882–1884 | |
| Constituency | Outagamie County First District |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 5, 1835 Geisfeld, Prussia |
| Died | February 17, 1917 (aged 81) Kaukauna, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Politician |
Biography
Philipps was born in Geisfeld, then in Prussia. The Wisconsin Blue Book lists his birthdate as June 5, 1835, but other sources differ. During the American Civil War, he served with the 45th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army, achieving the rank of sergeant.[1]
He died at his home in Kaukauna, Wisconsin on February 17, 1917.[2]
Political career
Philipps was first a member of the Assembly in 1882. He was later re-elected in 1908. Other positions Philipps held include mayor of Kaukauna. He was a Republican.[1]
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References
- "Biographical Sketches". Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin. State of Wisconsin. 1909. p. 1129. Retrieved June 9, 2015 – via Google Books.
- "Death of Peter Philipps Former Assemblyman". The Post-Crescent. February 23, 1917. p. 2. Retrieved June 24, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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