William H. H. Wroe Explained

W. H. H. Wroe
State:Wisconsin
State Assembly:Wisconsin
District:Outagamie - Shawano
Term Start:January 1, 1872
Term End:January 6, 1873
Predecessor:District established
Successor:John A. Roemer
Party:Republican
Birth Date:14 June 1831
Birth Place:New York, New York, U.S.
Death Place:Antigo, Wisconsin, U.S.
Death Cause:Diabetes
Restingplace:Medina, Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Spouse:married twice

William Henry Harrison Wroe (June 14, 1831August 6, 1897) was an American businessman and Republican politician. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing southern Outagamie County.

Biography

Wroe was born on June 14, 1831, in New York City. Later, he settled in Geneva, Wisconsin, before moving to Medina, Outagamie County, Wisconsin. He was a merchant by trade. He was a member of the Assembly in 1872.[1] In addition, he was Treasurer and Postmaster of Medina and a justice of the peace. He was a Republican.

Wroe suffered from diabetes for several years and died at Antigo, Wisconsin, in 1897.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin. 11th. Madison, Wis.. Atwood & Culver. 1872. 454.
  2. News: Death of W. H. H. Wroe . . August 21, 1897 . 6 . November 20, 2021 . .