Byron Kilbourn
American politician (1801–1870) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Byron Kilbourn (September 8, 1801 – December 16, 1870) was an American surveyor, railroad executive, and politician who was an important figure in the founding of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1] He was the 3rd and 8th mayor of Milwaukee.
Quick Facts 3rd & 8th Mayor of Milwaukee, Preceded by ...
Byron Kilbourn | |
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3rd & 8th Mayor of Milwaukee | |
In office April 1855 – April 1854 | |
Preceded by | George H. Walker |
Succeeded by | James B. Cross |
In office April 1848 – April 1849 | |
Preceded by | Horatio Wells |
Succeeded by | Don A. J. Upham |
Member of the House of Representatives of the Wisconsin Territory from Milwaukee and Washington counties | |
In office January 6, 1845 – January 5, 1846 | |
Preceded by | Andrew E. Elmore, Benjamin Hunkins, Thomas H. Olin, Jonathan Parsons, and Jared Thompson |
Succeeded by | Samuel H. Barstow, John Crawford, James Magone, Luther Parker, and William H. Thomas |
Personal details | |
Born | (1801-09-08)September 8, 1801 Granby, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | December 16, 1870(1870-12-16) (aged 69) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Political party | Democratic |
Occupation | Businessman and politician |
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