A. H. Wilkinson (July 23, 1875 – June 18, 1954) was an American businessman and politician.
Born in
Stuart, Iowa
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, Wilkinson moved with his parents to
Cumberland, Wisconsin
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History
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and then to
Bayfield, Wisconsin. He went to public schools. He started the Bayfield National Bank, in
Bayfield, Wisconsin, and was president of the Wisconsin State Board of Agriculture. Wilkinson was involved with the
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. He served as town treasurer from 1897 to 1899 and as Bayfield County treasurer from 1901 to 1904. During
World War I, Wilkinson served on the county draft board. From 1917 to 1921, Wilkinson served in the
Wisconsin State Senate. In 1921, Wilkinson was appointed internal revenue collector and served until 1933. He lived in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he worked as a tax consultant. Wilkinson died of cancer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
['A. H. Wilkinson, 75, Holder of Federal, State Posts, Dies,' Wisconsin State Journal, June 19, 1954, pg. 16]
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1875 births
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