Peter A. Hemmy Explained

Peter A. Hemmy (March 22, 1875 – April 24, 1965) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Hemmy was born in Honey Creek, Sauk County, Wisconsin.[1] [2] [3] He attended high school in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, after which he was a schoolteacher[1] and also a semi-professional baseball player.[2] He married Emma Zerbel in 1897.[1] He lived in Humbird, Wisconsin from 1947 to 1964.[2] He died in Mondovi, Wisconsin.[1] [2]

Career

Hemmy was a member of the Assembly twice: first from 1917 to 1918 and second from 1935 to 1940 as a member of the Wisconsin Progressive Party. Additionally, he was town clerk of Prairie du Sac, as well as town clerk, assessor and supervisor of Alma, Jackson County, Wisconsin and a member of the Jackson County, Wisconsin Board.[1] [2]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Peter A. Hemmy . The Winona Daily News . April 25, 1965. 21. Newspapers.com. September 13, 2018 .
  2. News: Hemmy Funeral Rites Are Held at Humbird . Marshfield News-Herald . April 29, 1965. 17. Newspapers.com. September 13, 2018 .
  3. Book: Members of the Assembly. 1940. Wisconsin Blue Book 1940. 2013-11-21.