George W. Weeden

George W. Weeden was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Weeden was born on September 7, 1822 in Hampton, New York.[1] He later settled in Wilson, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. Weedens, Wisconsin was named for him.[2]

Career

Weeden was a member of the Assembly during the 1872 and 1883 sessions.[3] Other positions he held include Chairman of the 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.

References

  1. THE LEGISLATIVE MANUAL OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN (11th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1872. p. 457.
  2. 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.
  3. Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 185.
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