Adam Apple

Adam Apple (November 27, 1831 – April 19, 1905) was an American farmer, cabinetmaker, and politician.

Apple was born in Rhine Province, Bavaria, Germany. He emigrated to the United States in 1846, and learn cabinet making in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went to California and was involved with the California Gold Rush. In 1856, Apple settled in North Cape, Wisconsin, in the town of Norway, Racine County, Wisconsin. Apple was a farmer and raised grain and tobacco. He served on the school board and was the school board clerk. Apple also served as chairman of the Norway Town Board and was a Democrat. He served in the Wisconsin Assembly in 1882, 1883, 1885, and 1887. Apple then served in the Wisconsin Senate from 1891 to 1895. Apple died at his home in Norway, Wisconsin after being ill for several months.[1][2]

Notes
  1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1893,' Biographical Sketch of Adam Apple, pg. 627
  2. 'Racine County Pioneer Dies,' Racine Daily Journal, April 19, 1905, pg. 1


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