William_P._Groves

William F. Groves

William F. Groves

American politician and farmer

William F. Groves (September 23, 1893 – July 30, 1963) was an American politician and farmer.

Born on a farm near Lodi, Wisconsin, Groves graduated from Lodi High School, went to University of Wisconsin and was a dairy farmer.[1][2] He was president of the Pure Milk Products Cooperative (PMPC) and the Wisconsin Dairy Federation.[1] Groves also served on the Lodi School Board and was the treasurer. In 1935 and 1936, Groves served in the Wisconsin State Assembly as a Progressive.[1][2][3] From 1959 to 1961, Groves lived in Madison, Wisconsin, where he was the farm director for WISC-TV. Groves was also a columnist for the Wisconsin Agriculturist and Dairyland News. He died unexpectedly at his home in Lodi, Wisconsin.[1][2]

References

  1. [1]
    "Ex-PMPC President William Groves, 69, Dies; Former Progressive Solon". The Capital Times. July 31, 1963. p. 26. Retrieved April 7, 2020 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. [2]
    "Ex-Assemblyman William F. Groves Dies at Age 69". Wisconsin State Journal. July 31, 1963. p. 7. Retrieved April 8, 2020 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. [3]
    Wisconsin Blue Book, 1935 Biographical Sketch of William P. Groves, p. 206.


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