George H. Markham Explained

George Henry Markham (January 24, 1837  - May 6, 1920) was an American farmer and politician.

Born in Leeds, England, Markham emigrated to the United States in 1856 and settled in Independence, Wisconsin. Markham was a farmer. He served as town treasurer, town clerk, justice of the peace, and chairman of the town board. In 1879, Markham served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican. He died at his home in Independence, Wisconsin.^{[1] [2]}

Notes and References

1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1879,' Biographical Sketch of George Henry Markham, pg. 505
2. 'The Laws of Wisconsin,' Wisconsin Legislative Research Bureau, Resolution No. 1-Georhge Markham, pg. 41