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Wilbur W. Marsh

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Wilbur W. Marsh
Wilbur W. Marsh
Treasurer of the Democratic National Committee
In office
June 17, 1916 – January 15, 1924
Preceded byRolla Wells
Succeeded byJames W. Gerard
Personal details
Born(1862-07-14)July 14, 1862
New York State, United States
DiedDecember 23, 1929(1929-12-23) (aged 67)
Waterloo, Iowa
Political partyDemocratic

Wilbur W. Marsh (July 14, 1862 - December 23, 1929), was treasurer of the Democratic National Committee.[1]

Biography

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He was born in New York on July 14, 1862. He was a Democratic National Committeeman in 1912 and again in 1916.[1] He was the Committee's treasurer from 1916 to 1924.[2][3]

He was a delegate to 1920 Democratic National Convention and the 1928 Democratic National Convention representing Iowa.[1]

Marsh died at his home in Waterloo, Iowa, on December 23, 1929, after having a stroke while driving his car.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Wilbur W. Marsh Dies. Wilson Supporter. Iowa Democratic National Committeeman in 1912-16. Suffers Paralytic Stroke in Auto". The New York Times. Vol. LXXIX, no. 26266. Associated Press. December 23, 1929. p. 21.
  2. ^ Martin, George (June 17, 1916). "Six Hours Fight Goes to Wilson". The Evening Republican. United Press. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "G.O.P. Victory Cost $400,000". Wilkes-Barre Times Leader. Vol. 40, no. 19355. April 7, 1924. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.