George_H._Markham

George H. Markham

George H. Markham

American politician

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]

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


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