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F. Badger Ives
F. Badger Ives (November 21, 1858 – January 21, 1914) was an American businessman and politician. Biography Born in New London, Wisconsin, Ives moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin in 1871. He went to Oshkosh Business College and Oshkosh Normal School (now University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh). He was in the grocery and fruit business. Between 1890 and 1894, Ives lived in Chicago, Illinois and worked in the fruit business. He also went to the University of Chicago Law School. In 1894, Ives returned to Oshkosh and started his own business. Ives served on the Oshkosh Common Council and was a Republican Party (United States), Republican. In 1899, Ives served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. He died in Oshkosh in 1914.''Wisconsin Blue Book 1899'', Biographical Sketch of F. Badger Ives, pg. 791 Notes 1858 births 1914 deaths Politicians from Chicago People from New London, Wisconsin Politicians from Oshkosh, Wisconsin University of Chicago Law School alumni University of Wiscon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New London, Wisconsin
New London is a city in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, Outagamie and Waupaca County, Wisconsin, Waupaca counties Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1851, the population was 7,295 at the 2010 census. Of this, 5,685 were in Waupaca County, and 1,640 were in Outagamie County. The city has an annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade, Irish Fest, and week-long festivities, when the city's name is changed to "New Dublin" for the week. The American Water Spaniel was developed as a registered breed by F. J. Pfeifer of New London. It was named the state dog in 1986. History For thousands of years, this area was occupied by successive Indigenous peoples of the Americas, indigenous cultures. Some were known as moundbuilders, constructing a reported 72 earthworks near what is now Taylor Lake in the county, including many effigy mounds. Their descendants included the Menominee, who lived here for thousands of years. In the Menominee language this place is known as ''Sakēmāēwataenoh'', meaning "mos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
