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Peter Philipps

Peter Philipps

American politician

Peter Philipps (June 5, 1835 – February 17, 1917) was a German American immigrant, blacksmith, and politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly for two terms.

For other people with similar names, see Peter Phillips (disambiguation).
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Biography

Philipps was born in Geisfeld, then part of the Rhine Province in the Kingdom of Prussia. The Wisconsin Blue Book lists his birthdate as June 5, 1835, but other sources differ. In 1864, during the fourth year of the American Civil War, he was drafted into the Union Army. He was enrolled in Company B of the 45th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, where he served through the end of the war, rising to the rank of sergeant.[1][2]

He died at his home in Kaukauna, Wisconsin on February 17, 1917.[3]

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.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    "Forty-Fifth Regiment Infantry". Roster of Wisconsin Volunteers, War of the Rebellion, 1861–1865 (Report). Vol. 2. Office of the Adjutant General of Wisconsin. 1886. p. 769. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
  2. [2]
    "Biographical Sketches". Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin. State of Wisconsin. 1909. p. 1129. Retrieved June 9, 2015 – via Google Books.
  3. [3]
    "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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