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J. H. M. Wigman

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J. H. M. Wigman
22nd Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin
In office
1882–1883
Preceded byWilliam J. Abrams
Succeeded byWilliam J. Abrams
Personal details
Born
John Henry Mary Wigman

(1835-08-15)August 15, 1835
Amsterdam, Netherlands
DiedJanuary 31, 1920(1920-01-31) (aged 84)
Cause of deathDiabetes
NationalityAmerican
Spouse(s)
Matilda Lyannoise
(m. 1856)

Jennie Meagher
Children7
OccupationPolitician, 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

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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

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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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References

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  1. ^ a b "Wigman One of Oldest Lawyers in State, Dies". Janesville Daily Gazette. January 31, 1920. p. 1. Retrieved January 10, 2016 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. ^ "J. H. M. Wigman (1835-1920)". City of Green Bay. Retrieved 2011-11-30.