John Baumgarten

John Baumgarten (May 26, 1902 – November 23, 1963) was an American businessman and politician.

Baumgarten was born in Rockford, Illinois. He went to the Rockford public schools. Baumgarten worked for the Rockford Screw Products and was the personnel manager. He lived in Rockford, Illinois with his wife. Baumgarten served in the Illinois House of Representatives in 1939 and 1940 and was a Democrat. In 1943, Baumgarten and his wife moved to Cherry Valley, Illinois. He served as mayor of Cherry Valley in 1945. Baumgarten died at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois.[1][2][3]

Notes
  1. 'Illinois Blue Book 1939-1940,' Biogaphical Sketch of John Baumgarten, pg. 164-165
  2. John Baumgarten-obituary,' The Rockford Morning Star (Illinois), November 27, 1963, pg. 17
  3. 'John Baumgarten-obiuary,' The Belvidere Daily Republican, November 26, 1963, pg. 8


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