Ferdinand_Wittig

Ferdinand Wittig

Ferdinand Wittig

American politician

Ferdinand Wittig (October 20, 1851 – April 17, 1909) was an American merchant, farmer, and politician.

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Born in Denmark, Wittig emigrated to the United States, in 1872, and settled in New Denmark, Brown County, Wisconsin. For a time he worked in the woods in northern Wisconsin and owned a farm in New Denmark. He was also in the general mercantile business and also owned a cheese factory. Wittig served as county treasurer for Brown County in 1907 and was a Republican. In 1909, Wittig served in the Wisconsin State Assembly until he died while still in office. Wittig died at his home in New Denmark, Wisconsin, as a result of a stroke he had suffered.[1][2]

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  1. [1]
    "Biographical Sketches". Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin. State of Wisconsin. 1909. pp. 1108–1109. Retrieved July 1, 2020 – via Google Books.
  2. [2]
    "Ferdinand Wittig Is Dead". The Racine Journal. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. April 20, 1909. p. 3. Retrieved July 1, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.


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