W. C. E. Thomas
William C. E. Thomas (November 21, 1818 – 1876), was the first mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin.
William C. E. Thomas | |
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| Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin | |
| In office 1854–1854 | |
| Preceded by | office established |
| Succeeded by | Francis X. Desnoyers |
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| Born | November 21, 1818 Muncy, Pennsylvania |
| Died | 1876 Green Bay, Wisconsin |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Thomas |
| Children | William |
Biography
He was born on November 21, 1818 in Muncy, Pennsylvania, and moved to Green Bay in 1849. He married Jane H. Eames. He became a tanner. He became the first mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin in 1854. He was an agent of the American Express office from the establishment of the Green Bay branch in 1857 until 1871. He was Green Bay's city clerk from 1858 to 1873, and was the city's Postmaster from 1872 until his death in 1876.[1]
References
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