Edward H. Janssen | |
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2nd State Treasurer of Wisconsin | |
In office January 5, 1852 –January 7, 1856 | |
Governor | Leonard J. Farwell William A. Barstow |
Preceded by | Jairus C. Fairchild |
Succeeded by | Charles Kuehn |
Superintendent of Schools of Ozaukee County,Wisconsin | |
In office 1860?-1877 | |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1815 Germany |
Died | 1877 Cedarburg,Wisconsin |
Resting place | Opitz Cemetery Mequon,Wisconsin |
Political party | Democratic |
Relatives | Theodore Janssen (brother) |
Profession | pioneer,teacher,politician |
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