Bernard Schlichting Explained

Bernard Schlichting (January 2, 1838^[1]  - January 3, 1884) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. During the American Civil War, he originally enlisted with the 9th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army. Later, he was commissioned captain of Company C, 45th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. He died suddenly on January 3, 1884, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.^[2]

Assembly career

Schlichting was a member of the Assembly during the 1875 session.^[3] He was a Republican.

Notes and References

1. Book: R. M. Bashford . The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin . 14th . Madison . Atwood & Culver . 1875 . 329 .
2. 'Sudden Death,' Goshen Daily News, January 4, 1884, pg. 2
3. Book: Lawrence S. Barish . State of Wisconsin 2007 - 2008 Blue Book . Madison . Joint Committee on Legislative Organization . 2007 . 174 .