J. H. M. Wigman Explained

J. H. M. Wigman
Office:22nd Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin
Term Start:1882
Term End:1883
Predecessor:William J. Abrams
Successor:William J. Abrams
Birth Name:John Henry Mary Wigman
Birth Date:15 August 1835
Birth Place:Amsterdam, Netherlands
Death Cause:Diabetes
Nationality:American
Spouse:
Jennie Meagher
Children:7
Occupation:Politician, lawyer

John Henry Mary Wigman (August 15, 1835 – January 31, 1920) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 22nd mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin, from 1882 to 1883.

Biography

Wigman was born on August 15, 1835, in Amsterdam, Netherlands.[1] [2] He moved to the United States with his brother when he was thirteen years old. They settled in Little Chute, Wisconsin, before moving to Bay Settlement, Wisconsin. Wigman married Matilda Lyannoise in 1856 and the couple moved to Appleton, Wisconsin. They would have seven children. After Matilda's passing, he married Jennie Meagher. Wigman moved to Green Bay in 1870. He died from diabetes mellitus on January 31, 1920.[1]

Career

Wigman was a lawyer, practicing law in Appleton and Green Bay. He served as mayor in 1882. He was the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin from 1893-1897.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Wigman One of Oldest Lawyers in State, Dies. Janesville Daily Gazette. January 31, 1920. 1. Newspapers.com. January 10, 2016 .
  2. Web site: J. H. M. Wigman (1835-1920). City of Green Bay. 2011-11-30.