Claire B. Bird

Claire B. Bird was an American lawyer from Wausau who served four years as a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Senate from the 25th District (Langlade and Marathon Counties).

Bird was born on October 27, 1868 in Jefferson, Wisconsin.[1] He graduated from Wayland Academy in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin, and the University of Wisconsin Law School. Afterwards, Bird began practicing law in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was appointed city attorney of Wausau in 1897 and served two years; was vice-president of the Wisconsin State Board of Education 1917-18, resigning when elected to the Senate; and served as president of the Wisconsin State Bar Association.

Political career

Bird was elected a member of the Senate in 1919,[2] with 5,056 votes to 3,794 for Socialist Christ Bloom.[3]

Personal life and heritage

His former home, now known as the C. B. Bird House, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

References

  1. ↑ "Bio: Bird, Claire B." Clark County, WI Internet Library. Retrieved 2011-12-08.
  2. ↑ "Claire B. Bird". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-12-08.
  3. ↑ Hunter, Paul F., ed. The Wisconsin Blue Book, 1919. Madison: Democrat Printing Co., 1919, pp. 159, 470.
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