Andrew Proudfit (August 3, 1820 – November 12, 1883) was an American politician and businessman. Proudfit was born in Argyle, New York. In 1843, Proudfit and his family moved to Brookfield,

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. He worked in the grain and bank business. Proudfit served as chairman of the Delafield Town Board. In 1854, Proudfit moved to

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. Proudfit served in the

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in 1858 and 1859. Proudfit also served as mayor of Madison from 1869 to 1871. Proudfit died at his home in Madison, Wisconsin.

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* People from Argyle, New York Businesspeople from Wisconsin Mayors of Madison, Wisconsin Wisconsin state senators 1820 births 1883 deaths 19th-century American politicians People from Delafield, Wisconsin 19th-century American businesspeople {{Wisconsin-WISenate-stub